The foundation stone for the Leaning Tower of Pisa is laid in Italy. Famous for its unintended tilt, the tower would become one of the world’s most recognizable architectural landmarks, embodying medieval engineering and later serving as a popular tourist attraction.
1173 - Construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa Begins
American athlete Jesse Owens wins his fourth gold medal at the Berlin Olympics, completing a historic achievement in track and field. His victories challenge Nazi ideologies of racial superiority and make Owens an international sports legend, symbolizing the fight against racism and discrimination.
1936 - Jesse Owens Wins His Fourth Gold Medal at the Berlin Olympics
American actress Sharon Tate, who was pregnant, and four others are brutally murdered by followers of Charles Manson, leader of a cult known as the "Family," at Tate's home in Los Angeles. This shocking crime becomes a notorious part of American history, symbolizing the end of the 1960s counterculture era and leading to a highly publicized trial.
1969 - Sharon Tate and Others Murdered by the Manson Family
The United States drops the second atomic bomb on Japan, striking the city of Nagasaki. The bombing causes massive destruction and loss of life, leading to Japan's surrender a few days later and effectively ending World War II. The attack highlights the devastating power of nuclear weapons and their role in shaping post-war geopolitics.
1945 - Atomic Bomb Dropped on Nagasaki, Japan
Julius Caesar's forces decisively defeat the army of Pompey the Great at the Battle of Pharsalus in Greece during the Roman Civil War. Pompey flees to Egypt seeking refuge, but he is betrayed and assassinated upon arrival. This victory solidifies Caesar's power and leads to his rise as the sole ruler of the Roman Republic.
