Death of Samuel Pepys
Pepys rose from humble origins to become secretary of the Admiralty, a member of parliament and the president of the Royal Society.
Months Past
Foundation of St Petersburg
The great Russian city was established on May 27th, 1703.
The Foundation of Rome
The traditional date for the founding of Rome is April 21st, 753 BC.
Death of Joseph Stalin
The Soviet leader died on March 5th, 1953.
The Death of Richard Gatling
The man who gave his name to the notorious killing machine died on February 26th, 1903
The Forty-Seven Ronin Incident
On 14 December 1702, a band of samurai avenged the death of their master.
The Birth of Richard III
The last Plantagenet king was born on 2 October 1452.
First British Atomic Bomb Test
Britain's first atomic bomb was detonated on 3 October 1952.
The Strange Death of Émile Zola
The French writer died on 29 September 1902.
The Retirement of Lord Salisbury
The third Marquess of Salisbury resigned on 11 July 1902.