The opening of the first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece. Athens was chosen as the host city to honor the birthplace of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece. AI analysis
The United States declared war on Germany, entering World War I. AI analysis
The first around-the-world radio broadcast took place. AI analysis
The first Tony Awards ceremony was held in New York City. AI analysis
The United States launched the first commercial communications satellite, Intelsat I, also known as Early Bird. AI analysis
The World Trade Center in New York City opened. AI analysis
The United States Senate condemned the CIA mining of Nicaraguan harbors. AI analysis
Rwandan Genocide: Aircraft carrying Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana and Burundian President Cyprien Ntaryamira were shot down, sparking genocide in Rwanda. AI analysis
The United States Senate voted to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. AI analysis
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near L'Aquila, Italy, killing 307 people. AI analysis
The United States Air Force retired the remaining F-15 A-D models to the boneyard at Davis-Monthan AFB. AI analysis
The United States launched a military strike on a Syrian government's Shayrat airbase in response to the Khan Shaykhun chemical attack. AI analysis