John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry: John Brown, an American abolitionist, led a group of 21 men in a raid on the federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia). The goal was to seize weapons and spark a slave rebellion. The raid failed, and Brown was captured, tried, and executed for treason. AI analysis
Margaret Sanger opens the first birth control clinic in the United States. AI analysis
Nuremberg Trials: Ten former Nazi officials are executed by hanging for war crimes. AI analysis
China detonates its first nuclear weapon. AI analysis
Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. AI analysis
George Hennard guns down 23 people in Killeen, Texas. AI analysis
The Beltway sniper attacks begin, extending over three weeks. AI analysis
Lao Airlines Flight 301 crashes on approach to Pakse Airport in Laos, killing 49 people. AI analysis