This Day in History: May 7th

Here are ten historical events that took place on May 7th:

  1. 558 – In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses due to an earthquake.
  2. 1429 – During the Hundred Years’ War, Joan of Arc lifts the Siege of Orléans, turning the tide in favor of the French.
  3. 1763 – Pontiac’s War begins when Pontiac’s forces attack a British garrison at Fort Detroit.
  4. 1840 – The Great Natchez Tornado strikes Natchez, Mississippi, killing hundreds of people.
  5. 1915 – The British ocean liner RMS Lusitania is sunk by a German U-boat off the coast of Ireland during World War I, resulting in the deaths of 1,198 passengers and crew.
  6. 1945 – Germany signs an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Reims, France, ending World War II in Europe.
  7. 1954 – The French garrison in Dien Bien Phu falls after a 56-day siege by the Viet Minh, leading to the end of French involvement in Indochina.
  8. 1960 – Leonid Brezhnev becomes the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, succeeding Nikita Khrushchev.
  9. 1974 – The United States House of Representatives Judiciary Committee begins formal impeachment hearings against President Richard Nixon.
  10. 1992 – The Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on its maiden voyage, mission STS-49.

These events span a wide range of historical periods and highlight significant moments in history.

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This Day in History: May 6th

Here are ten historical events that took place on May 6th:

  1. 1527: The Sack of Rome occurs as mutinous troops of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, sack the city, resulting in significant destruction and loss of life.
  2. 1840: The Penny Black, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, is issued in the United Kingdom.
  3. 1851: The Great Exhibition opens in the Crystal Palace in London, showcasing the industrial and technological advancements of the time.
  4. 1882: The United States Congress passes the Chinese Exclusion Act, which restricts immigration of Chinese laborers to the United States.
  5. 1937: The Hindenburg disaster occurs when the German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg catches fire and is destroyed during its attempt to dock with its mooring mast at Naval Air Station Lakehurst in New Jersey, United States.
  6. Stalin assumed the role of Premier of the Soviet Union following the resignation of Vyacheslav Molotov.
  7. 1954: Roger Bannister becomes the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, achieving a time of 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds in Oxford, England.
  8. 1994: The Channel Tunnel, also known as the Eurotunnel, officially opens, connecting the United Kingdom and France via an undersea rail tunnel.
  9. 2001: During a National Security Council meeting, President George W. Bush is briefed on a report titled “Bin Ladin Determined To Strike in US,” which warned of potential terrorist attacks by Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaeda network.
  10. 2019: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, announce the birth of their son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, who becomes seventh in line to the British throne.

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Joke of the Day: Races

Just come back from the London Marathon after-race party… I was hoping to see lots of famous celebrities, but all I saw were loads of b listers…

Advice of the Day: Lay in

The early worm gets eaten by the bird, so sleep in.


While it’s meant to be humorous, the advice “The early worm gets eaten by the bird, so sleep in” isn’t necessarily practical or applicable to most situations. In reality, being proactive and starting your day early can often lead to greater productivity and success. However, getting enough rest and sleep is also crucial for overall well-being. So, while it’s fine to indulge in a bit of extra sleep occasionally, relying on it as a constant strategy might not yield the best results in the long run.

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This Day in History: May 3rd

Here are ten historical events that took place on May 3rd, listed chronologically:

  1. 1494: Christopher Columbus lands on the island of Jamaica during his second voyage to the Americas.
  2. 1802: Washington, D.C. is incorporated as a city.
  3. 1808: Finnish War: Swedish troops surrender to the Russian forces after the Battle of Revolax.
  4. 1915: The poem “In Flanders Fields” is written by Canadian physician Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae.
  5. 1926: The British general strike begins, lasting for nine days and involving around 1.7 million workers.
  6. 1947: Japan’s post-war constitution goes into effect, establishing a parliamentary democracy.
  7. 1952: The first scheduled commercial jet airliner service begins with a British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) flight from London to Johannesburg.
  8. 1979: Margaret Thatcher becomes the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
  9. 2000: The “Love Bug” computer virus spreads across the globe, infecting millions of computers.
  10. 2007: Madeleine McCann, a three-year-old British girl, disappears while on holiday with her family in Portugal, sparking an international search and investigation.

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Joke of the Day: Computers

My granddad asked me how to print on his computer. I told him it’s Ctrl-P. He said he hasn’t been able to do that for ages.

Thought of the Day: Stairs

You can’t stand backwards on stairs!

When standing still on stairs, you would typically be facing either up or down the stairs rather than facing backward. Standing backward on stairs while stationary would indeed be an unusual and potentially precarious position, as it could make it challenging to maintain balance and stability without a clear view of the steps ahead.

So let’s assume movement after standing stationary. When ascending or descending stairs, facing forward allows you to see where you’re going and provides better stability and balance. Standing backwards on stairs can make it difficult to judge the depth of each step and increases the risk of losing your balance and falling. However, with caution and practice, it’s technically possible to stand backwards on stairs, but it’s not recommended for safety reasons.

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This Day in History: May 2nd

Here are ten historical events that took place on May 2nd, listed chronologically:

  1. 1194: Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart, and King Philip II of France commenced their military campaign to recapture Jerusalem from Saladin during the Third Crusade.
  2. 1611: The King James Bible, also known as the Authorized Version, was first published in London, England.
  3. 1670: The Hudson’s Bay Company was founded in Canada by the Royal Charter granted by King Charles II of England.
  4. 1808: The Peninsular War began when the Spanish people rose up against Napoleon’s invading forces.
  5. 1863: The Confederate Army defeated the Union Army at the Battle of Chancellorsville during the American Civil War.
  6. 1885: The Congo Free State was established under the rule of King Leopold II of Belgium, marking the beginning of Belgian colonial rule in Central Africa.
  7. 1933: Nazi Germany’s labor day was established as a public holiday known as “National Labor Day.”
  8. 1945: The Soviet Union announced the fall of Berlin during World War II after the surrender of German troops.
  9. 2011: Osama bin Laden, the founder of the militant Islamist organization al-Qaeda and the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States, was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs in Pakistan.
  10. 2018: The Paris Agreement on climate change marked its third anniversary since it entered into force, aiming to combat climate change and limit global warming.

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This Day in History: April 26th

Here are ten historical events that took place on April 26th, listed chronologically:

  1. 1478: The Pazzi conspiracy culminates in the assassination attempt on Lorenzo de’ Medici and his brother Giuliano during Mass in the Duomo of Florence.
  2. 1607: English colonists establish the first permanent English settlement in America at Cape Henry, Virginia.
  3. 1803: Thousands of meteor fragments fall from the skies of L’Aigle, France, leading to the scientific confirmation of meteorites.
  4. 1865: Union cavalry troopers corner and shoot dead John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, in a tobacco barn in Virginia.
  5. 1937: The German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg catches fire and is destroyed during its attempt to dock with its mooring mast at Naval Air Station Lakehurst in New Jersey, United States.
  6. 1954: The Geneva Conference begins, aimed at resolving the conflicts in Indochina and Korea.
  7. 1966: A magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Tashkent, Uzbekistan, killing at least 15,000 people.
  8. 1986: A catastrophic nuclear accident occurs at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, leading to widespread radioactive contamination and the evacuation of nearby towns and cities.
  9. 2002: Robert Steinhaeuser, a former student at Johann Gutenberg-Gymnasium in Erfurt, Germany, shoots and kills 16 people, including himself, before committing suicide.
  10. 2015: A magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal, causing widespread devastation and killing nearly 9,000 people.

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