Historical dates
News and features about significant past events commemorated today or holding historical importance.
Epic Flight: Willy Post Overcomes World Boundaries
The American aviator Willy Post achieves an unprecedented feat by being the first to complete a solo flight around the planet, passing through multiple countries in the monoplane "Winnie Mae".
Bloody Terror Shakes Norway: Breivik and the Day of National Mourning
On July 22, 2011, an extremist delivers an unprecedented blow to Norwegian society with two consecutive terrorist attacks that take the lives of 77 innocent citizens and mark the history of the Scandinavian country.
Triumph of the French Army: Napoleon Defeats the Mamluks near the Pyramids
On July 21, 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte achieved an epochal military success in Egypt, applying a revolutionary tactical formation that overturned traditional ideas about combat operations.
The Bloody Clash That Transformed American History
The epic battle at Bull Run in 1861 becomes a turning point that reveals the true essence of the American Civil War and its brutal nature.
Vaptsarov: The Poet of Resistance - 120 Years of Memory
On the threshold of his 120th birth anniversary, Nikola Vaptsarov continues to be a symbol of civic courage and poetic impact, whose creative legacy transcends the historical boundaries of his time.
A historic moment: Sofia marks its freedom from five centuries of oppression
The capital solemnly celebrates its 142nd anniversary of liberation, recalling the key historical processes that led to the end of Ottoman rule and the beginning of modern Bulgarian statehood.
The End of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom: The Ottoman Invasion of Tarnovo
On July 17, 1394, Ottoman troops definitively captured Veliko Tarnovo, placing a permanent point in the history of medieval Bulgarian statehood and marking the beginning of five centuries of foreign domination.
Epic Victory of Ivaylo: Devastating Defeat of Byzantine Forces at Devina
On July 17, 1279, Bulgarian rebel Ivaylo achieves a remarkable military victory, defeating superior Byzantine troops near the Devina fortress and changing the political landscape of the Second Bulgarian Empire.
Crushing Blow: Samuil's Army Falls at Sperchios
On July 16, 997, the Bulgarian troops suffer a crushing defeat by the Byzantine Empire, which becomes a key moment in the decline of the First Bulgarian Kingdom and predetermines the future of statehood.
Epic Experiment: The Birth of a Nuclear Superpower
On July 16, 1945, American scientists conducted a revolutionary scientific experiment in the New Mexico desert that changed the global military balance and marked the beginning of a new technological era.
European Union Commemorates Climate Victims
The second anniversary of the official day of remembrance was announced by the EU institutions as a sign of solidarity and fight against the global climate crisis, with a planned ceremony in Brussels in 2025.
Epochal Archaeological Breakthrough: Deciphering an Ancient Egyptian Code
A turning point in the history of archaeology marks the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799, which later allowed a complete understanding of ancient Egyptian writing through a revolutionary linguistic analysis.
The Air Offensive That Changed the Course of World War II
On July 10, 1940, an unprecedented air campaign began, aimed at the final defeat of Great Britain, but the British military managed to offer decisive resistance.
The Birth of a Tennis Legend: Wimbledon Transforms Sports History
On July 9, 1877, the first competition started, which marks the beginning of one of the most prestigious sports tournaments in the world, becoming a benchmark for tennis tradition.
Ancient Temple Beneath Football Field Reveals Neolithic Secrets in Scotland
Archaeologists reveal a remarkable Neolithic complex near Karnusti, which changes our understanding of social organization in prehistoric societies through an impressive architectural discovery.