1492
Columbus reaches the Americas
Cristopher Columbus lands in the Bahamas, beggining sustained contact between Europe and the Americas.
1810
The first Oktoberfest
Munich celebrates the wedding of crown prince Ludwig and princess Therese with public festivities, estabilishing the tradition that became Oktoberfest.
1901
The White House gets its name
President Theodore Roosevelt officially adopts White House as the name of the US presidential residence.
1931
Christ the Redeemer inaugurated
Rio De Janeiro inaugurates the Christ the Redeemer statue, which becomes one of the world's most recognizable landmarks and symbols of Brazil.
1964
First multi-person spaceflight
The Soviet Union launches Voskhod1, carrying three cosmonauts into orbit and making a major milestone in human spaceflight.
1968
Ecuatorial Guinea gains independence
Ecuatorial Guinea becomes independent from Spain, ending colonial rule and estabilishing a new sovereign state in Central Africa.
2012
EU wins Nobel Peace Prize
The European Union receives the Nobel Peace Prize for its contribution to peace, reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe.