If you want the present to be different from the past, study the past.’ — Baruch Spinoza
List of historical events
1. The Battle of Quebec was fought between the British and the French
On this day in history in 1759 The Battle of Quebec was fought between the British and the French. A key event in the Seven Years’ War that involved the great European powers at the time, the battle took place on the farm of Abraham Martin. Because of this, the battle is also often called the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. British troops under the command of General James Wolfe defeated the French in the very short, 15-minute long battle and took over Quebec. The Battle resulted in the French giving up their control over areas in present-day Canada and most of North America coming under the control of the British. From the past
2. First Recorded Automobile Fatality in the US took place
On this day in history 1899 The First Recorded Automobile Fatality in the US took place. Henry H. Bliss was struck by a taxi cab while crossing the street in New York City. He died the next day due to his injuries. From the past
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3. A Woman was Elected to New Zealand Parliament for the first time
On this day in history in 1933 A Woman was Elected to New Zealand Parliament for the first time. Elizabeth McCombs won the by-elections for the parliamentary seat of Lyttelton, which was held by her husband before he died in August 1933. New Zealand extended suffrage to women in 1893. From the past
4. French Ambassador was Kidnapped in the Hague
On this day in history in 1974 French Ambassador was Kidnapped in the Hague. 3 members of the Japanese Red Army (JRA), a communist militant group that was formed in Lebanon, stormed the French Embassy in the Hague and took 10 hostages, including the French Ambassador. The siege ended after the militants’ demands for a release of another JRA member, cash, and a plane was met. From the past
5. Oslo accords was signed
On this day in history in 1993 Oslo accords was signed. Also known as Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements, the Accords helped create the Palestinian interim self-government or the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) and called for the withdrawal of the Israeli Defence Forces from the West Bank and Gaza Strip. From the past
