Today in 1554, the 16 year old Lady Jane Grey, then King of England & Ireland, was executed in London (at the Tower of London) on order of her cousin, Mary I. She had been charged with High Treason, the same given to her husband, his two brothers, and Thomas Cramer, the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Today in 2019, the Republic of Macedonia formally changed it's name to the Republic of North Macedonia due to the Prespa Agreement, signed in 2018.

Today inn 1818, Chile declared independence from the Spanish Empire, Chile had already been fighting a war for years, yet February 12th of 1818 was the day which Chile formally and officially gained it's independence.

Today in 1985, Robert Ballard led a search which eventually resulted in them finding the wreck of the Titanic at the depth of around 13,000 feet (4,000 Meters).

Today in 1902; Carlo Gambino, the famed American crime boss was born.

Today in 1939; the Nazi invasion of Poland begun.

Today in 1807, the Battle of Eylau ended, the first battle Napoleon did not win.

Today in 1861, the Confederate States of America were founded

Today, in 2014, Flappy Bird was removed off the app-store. Yes this is historical.

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Today in 1822, Free African Americans settled Liberia.

Today in 1913, Rosa Parks was born. An important activist in the civil rights movement, known as the first lady of civil rights. Ten years before the real Civil Rights Movement begun she would refuse to give up a seat on a bus to a white passenger. Inspiring thousands of African Americans to protest

Today in 1861, representatives from South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana (later Texas), all met in Montgomery (Alabama), to form the Confederate States of America, though not officially seceded until February 8th, 1861.

Today in 1948, Sri Lanka declared independence from Britain

Today in 1690, the colony of Massachusetts issued the first paper-money in the Americas.

Today in 1830, the London Protocol established Greece's independence from the Ottoman Empire (Türkiye)

Today, in 1870, the US' 15th Amendment was Ratified, giving the rights to vote regardless of race, also agreeing with the 14th Amendment, keeping up with the civil rights of former slaves

Today, in 1852 London opened the first public flushing toilets, located on 95 Fleet Street. From this came the saying "To spend a penny", Due to the toilets costing one penny to use.

Today, The Battle of Stalingrad ended. It lasted from August 23rd, 1942, to February 2nd, 1943. It was a major battle, resulting in a Soviet win over Axis

Today, in 1653, New Amsterdam was founded. Known by its current name "New York" (City)