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...
July 16, 1872: The Birth of Roald Amundsen

July 16, 1872: The Birth of Roald Amundsen

Born into a family of shipowners and sea captains, Roald Amundsen was destined for exploration. He was born on July 16, 1872, to Jens Amundsen and Hanna Sahlqvist in the town of Borge, Norway, as the fourth and youngest son in the family. His father owned a shipping...
July 15, 1988: The Premiere of “Die Hard”

July 15, 1988: The Premiere of “Die Hard”

Die Hard, the iconic action film starring Bruce Willis, premiered in theaters on July 15, 1988. The story follows a New York City police officer who is visiting his estranged family during Christmas. While attending a holiday party for his wife, he becomes embroiled...
July 14, 2000: A Bastille Day Solar Flare

July 14, 2000: A Bastille Day Solar Flare

Bastille Day in the year 2000 was unusually exciting, as even the Sun seemed to join in the celebration. On July 14, 2000, satellites detected the beginnings of a disturbance at around 10:00 a.m. This disturbance culminated in an X-class solar flare, the most intense...