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Sultan Saladin led Muslim forces to recapture Jerusalem from the Crusaders, ending 88 years of Christian control. This significant victory marked a turning point in the Crusades and prompted European leaders to launch the Third Crusade in an effort to reclaim the Holy City, underscoring the importance of Jerusalem to both Christian and Muslim powers during this era of conflict.

A panoramic view of Sultan Saladin’s army marching toward the walled city of Jerusalem in 1187

1187 – Saladin Captures Jerusalem

A close-up of Sultan Saladin during the Siege of Jerusalem, wearing ornate 12th-century armor

A ground-level view of the intense siege of Jerusalem in 1187. Muslim soldiers use ladders to scale

British officer John André was hanged as a spy by the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Captured while assisting Benedict Arnold's attempted surrender of West Point to the British, his execution highlighted the dangers and stakes of espionage during the war. André's death also served as a symbol of loyalty and betrayal amidst the struggle for American independence.

wide-angle shot of John André’s execution in 1780, set in a rural American village

1780 – Execution of British Spy John André

A close-up of John André moments before his execution, dressed in a red British officer’s coat

the lifeless figure of André hangs from the gallows.

President George Washington sent the proposed U.S. Bill of Rights to the states for ratification. These first ten amendments to the Constitution aimed to safeguard individual freedoms and limit governmental authority. This monumental step laid the foundation for American democracy, ensuring protections such as freedom of speech, religion, and due process, and remains a cornerstone of the nation's legal and cultural identity.

An interior depiction of a late-18th-century colonial chamber where figures dressed in historically

1789 – U.S. Bill of Rights Sent for Ratification

A close-up of the signing of the Bill of Rights. President Washington’s hand holds a quill

courier on horseback delivering the Bill of Rights to a state assembly

The Texas Revolution began with the Battle of Gonzales, where Texan settlers resisted Mexican troops' attempts to seize a cannon. Waving a banner that read "Come and Take It," the settlers defied Mexican authority and sparked the larger struggle for Texas independence. This clash marked the start of an iconic revolution, culminating in the formation of the Republic of Texas.

wide-angle shot of the Battle of Gonzales in 1835

1835 – Texas Revolution Begins

Texan settlers firing the first shots during the Battle of Gonzales

Smoke erupts from the cannon as settlers in rugged attire hold their positions

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born in Porbandar, India. A pivotal leader in India's independence movement, he championed nonviolent resistance as a powerful tool for social and political change. Gandhi's philosophy inspired movements worldwide, advocating for civil rights, justice, and equality, and earning him enduring respect as a symbol of peace and nonviolence.