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In 522 BC, Darius I, a nobleman of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, killed the usurper Gaumâta, who had seized the throne by impersonating Bardiya, the son of Cyrus the Great. Darius’s swift action secured his claim to the throne, leading to a long and stable reign, and solidifying the Achaemenid dynasty's control over Persia.

the grand halls of a Persian palace, where Darius I confronts the Magian usurper Gaumâta

522 BC – Darius I of Persia Kills the Magian Usurper Gaumâta

Darius, standing tall and regal in his golden Persian armor, addresses the Persian nobility from a s

Darius I, now seated on a grand golden throne, addresses his advisors and military commanders.

On September 29, 480 BC, the Greek fleet under Themistocles achieved a decisive victory over the Persian navy led by Xerxes I at the Battle of Salamis. This naval battle was crucial in halting Persian expansion into Greece, and it marked a turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars, preserving Greek independence.

narrow waters of the Salamis Strait, with the Greek triremes, their sharp bronze rams glinting in th

480 BC – Battle of Salamis: Greek Fleet Defeats Persians

Greek triremes crash into Persian ships, their bronze-tipped rams tearing through the wooden hulls.

aftermath of the Battle of Salamis. The waters are littered with broken Persian ships and floating d

On September 29, 1650, English merchant Henry Robinson opened the first marriage bureau on Threadneedle Street in London. Known as the first modern "dating agency," the bureau was designed to help people find suitable marriage partners. Although short-lived, this initiative marked the early beginnings of matchmaking services in Western society.

"Marriage Bureau." Inside, Henry Robinson, dressed in modest 17th-century attire, sits at a wooden d

1650 – First Marriage Bureau Opens in London

Henry Robinson is seen diligently writing at a large desk, surrounded by portraits of potential marr

a quiet meeting room in 1650 where potential marriage candidates, a young man in a woolen doublet an

On September 29, 1829, the first units of the London Metropolitan Police, known as "Bobbies" after founder Robert Peel, appeared on the streets of London. This marked the beginning of modern policing in the city, replacing previous systems of law enforcement and setting a standard for police forces worldwide.

The First Policemen on Patrol on the bustling streets of London in 1829

1829 – First Units of the London Metropolitan Police Appear

a London policeman in 1829 stopping to speak with a street vendor

modest interior of an early London police station in 1829, with brick walls and wooden desks.

On September 29, 1916, American oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller became the world’s first billionaire. His fortune, amassed through the Standard Oil Company, revolutionized the oil industry and made him one of the wealthiest individuals in history. Rockefeller's wealth and influence led to significant philanthropic contributions in education, science, and public health.