Historical dates
News and features about significant past events commemorated today or holding historical importance.
The Birth of Switzerland: The Historical Union That Changed Europe
How three mountain cantons lay the foundation of one of the most stable European states through a revolutionary federal treaty for its time, which establishes the foundations of modern Swiss statehood.
The Birth of the International Winter Sports Committee: A Pivotal Moment in Olympic History
The first specialized international body for winter sports was established in 1912 in Sweden, laying the foundation for modern winter Olympic competitions.
A Revolutionary Maritime Journey: How Vasco da Gama Changed World Trade
The epic journey of the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama to India in 1498 opened a new trade route that transformed global economics and geopolitics.
Bulgaria in the Council of Europe: A Key Moment for Democratic Transformation
On July 30, 1995, Bulgaria officially joined the Council of Europe, marking an important stage in its post-communist development and European integration.
Peter Poparov: The Chronicler of the Bulgarian Revival at 115 Years Old
The National Library celebrates the 115th anniversary of the birth of the distinguished Bulgarian historian Petar Poparsov, whose research reveals the depths of our national history.
A Royal Wedding That Changed the World: Charles and Diana 1981
An epic wedding ceremony, followed by hundreds of millions of viewers, which marks a turning point in British royal history and the global popularity of the monarchy.
Obninsk: The Revolution in Nuclear Energy - The First Civil Nuclear Power Plant in History
An epoch-making technological breakthrough in the USSR in 1954, when the first nuclear power plant for peaceful purposes was launched, changing the global energy landscape.
Revolution in Communications: The First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable
A historic engineering achievement from 1866 that connected Europe and America through the first stable telegraph communication line, forever changing global communications.
The Historic Armistice in Korea: The End of the Bloody Conflict of 1953
A historic moment in international relations - the signing of an armistice, which puts an end to the three-year war and divides the Korean Peninsula into two warring parts.
Revolution in Reproductive Medicine: The Birth of the First In Vitro Baby
A momentous moment in medical science - the birth of Louise Brown in 1978 opens new horizons for infertile couples and changes the understanding of human conception.
The Epic Crossing of the English Channel: How Louis Blériot Changed Aviation History
The first successful flight over the English Channel in 1909 by French pilot Louis Blériot marks a revolutionary moment in the development of aviation and international communications.
The First Bulgarian Automobile Factory: A Technological Breakthrough in Industrial Development
On July 24, 1934, a large-scale industrial project near Sofia was launched, which laid the foundations of national automobile production and modernized the Bulgarian economy.
Bulgarian Pioneers: The First Patented Four-Stroke Automobile from 1897
An epochal moment in Bulgarian technical history marks the creation of the first patented four-stroke engine automobile, which lays the foundations of the national automotive industry.
Perperikon: Sixty Years of Revealed Secrets of the Thracian Civilization
An epochal archaeological discovery from 1965 changes the understanding of Bulgaria's ancient history, revealing incredible facts about Thracian culture in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains.
The Kyustendil Agreement: A Turning Point in Bulgaria's Post-War Destiny
On July 23, 1945, Bulgaria officially ended its participation in World War II through a key diplomatic document that redrew its political and territorial parameters.