July 21, 1970 – The Opening of the Aswan High Dam

July 21, 1970 – The Opening of the Aswan High Dam

Following the 1952 Egyptian Revolution, the country underwent a period of profound political change under the new military regime. One significant development during this time was the construction of a massive dam on the Nile River, known as the Aswan High Dam. This...
July 18, 1918 – The Execution of Tsar Nicholas II

July 18, 1918 – The Execution of Tsar Nicholas II

The Romanov family was the second and last dynasty to rule Russia, governing the country for just over 300 years from the 17th century until the early 20th century. Tsar Nicholas II was the last reigning emperor, serving from 1894 to 1917. In 1917, Russia experienced...
July 17, 1945 – The Potsdam Conference Began

July 17, 1945 – The Potsdam Conference Began

When Germany surrendered to the Allied powers in May 1945, the world found itself in a state of disarray. Europe was left with immense devastation, and a significant shift in global power dynamics was evident. To address the changes in the postwar world, the Allied...