The Premiere of The Wizard of Oz
The much-loved film first appeared on August 12th, 1939.
Richard Cavendish
Death of Countess Elizabeth Báthory
A vicious killer died on 21 August 1614.
The Death of Cosimo de' Medici
One of the key figures of the Italian Renaissance died on August 1st, 1464.
Winston Churchill’s farewell from the Commons
The former prime minister made his final appearance at Parliament on 28 July 1964.
George Stephenson's First Steam Locomotive
A milestone in railway transportation, George Stephenson's first steam train was unveiled on July 25th, 1814.
The Great Fire of Rome
The city burned on 18 July AD 64. Of the early Roman emperors, Nero alone rivalled Caligula in his reputation for sheer unbridled viciousness.
Siam Becomes Thailand
The country was renamed on 23 June 1939.
Sophia of Hanover Dies
The heiress to the crowns of England and Ireland died on June 8th, 1714.
The Emperor Maximilian arrives in Mexico City
Maximilian of Austria acceded to the imperial throne of Mexico on June 12th, 1864.
Batman makes his debut
The caped crusader first appeared on May 1st, 1939.