Mae West Sentenced for Sex
Having produced, directed and starred in a lascivious play, West was charged with ‘corrupting the morals of youth’ on 19 April 1927.
Months Past
The Zimmerman Telegram
A secret communication between Germany and Mexico was exposed on 3 March 1917.
The Great Race of Mercy
A dog sled relay came to the rescue of an epidemic-struck Alaskan community on 2 February 1925.
Ball of the Burning Men
On 28 January 1393 a party at the French royal residence ended in tragedy.
Manifest Destiny
James K. Polk’s first State of the Union Address, on 2 December 1845, promoted the concept that the US should encompass all of North America.
The Berners Street Hoax
On 27 November 1809, a bet between two friends brought a large part of London to a standstill.
The Opening of New York’s Metropolitan Opera House
The Met opened its doors on 22 October 1883.
The Parthenon is Blown Up
The Athenian temple was partly destroyed on 26 September 1687.
The Anglo-Zanzibar War
The shortest war in history began (and ended) on 27 August 1896.
The Bikini
The two-piece swimsuit was unveiled on 5 July 1946.