We are not makers of history. We are made by history.’ — Martin Luther King Jr.
List of historical events
1. Commonwealth Games Opened in Kuala Lumpur
On this day in history in 1998 Commonwealth Games Opened in Kuala Lumpur. The 16th Commonwealth Games were held for the first time in an Asian country that did not have the British monarchy as the head of the state, 69 countries participated in the games that are held every 4 years. made by history
2. September 11 Witbesses Attacks in the United States
On September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda carried out four coordinated suicide attacks in the US. Nineteen militants hijacked four planes, crashing two into the World Trade Center’s towers, one into the Pentagon, and the fourth in Pennsylvania after passengers fought back. The attacks injured 6,000, killed 3,000, caused significant economic damage, and destroyed tens of billions of dollars in property. This tragic event led to the War Against Terror and the War in Afghanistan. made by history
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3. Russia Tested Father of All Bombs
On this day in history in 2007 Russia Tested Father of All Bombs.
The world’s most powerful non-nuclear bomb was a thermobaric bomb – it detonated mid-air and uses the oxygen in the air to create an explosion. The energy released by the bomb equaled 44 tons of TNT. made by history
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4. Occupy Wall Street movement began
On this day in history in 2011 Occupy Wall Street movement began. The Occupy Wall Street movement began in Zuccotti Park in the Wall Street District of New York City. made by history
5. Attacks on The US Diplomatic Compounds in Benghazi, Libya
On this day in history in 2012 Attacks on The US Diplomatic Compounds in Benghazi, Libya was launched. About 150 Islamic militants attacked two different US diplomatic buildings in the city with gunfire, grenades, and mortars. 4 Americans including US ambassador J. Christopher Stevens died in the attack. The incident led to political controversy in the country, especially related to the statements made by then Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, and members of the State Department. made by history
