41 – Roman Emperor Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel despotism, is assassinated by his disgruntled Praetorian Guards. The Guard then proclaims Caligula's uncle Claudius as Emperor
1758 – During the Seven Years' War the leading burghers of Königsberg submit to Elizabeth I of Russia, thus forming Russian Prussia (until 1763)
1848 – California Gold Rush: James W. Marshall finds gold at Sutter's Mill near Sacramento.
1862 – Bucharest is proclaimed capital of Romania.
1942 – World War II: The Allies bombard Bangkok, leading Thailand, then under Japanese control, to declare war against the United States and United Kingdom.
this day in HISTORY
1758 – During the Seven Years' War the leading burghers of Königsberg submit to Elizabeth I of Russia, thus forming Russian Prussia (until 1763)
1848 – California Gold Rush: James W. Marshall finds gold at Sutter's Mill near Sacramento.
1862 – Bucharest is proclaimed capital of Romania.
1942 – World War II: The Allies bombard Bangkok, leading Thailand, then under Japanese control, to declare war against the United States and United Kingdom.
1984 – The first Apple Macintosh goes on sale.
Today is also:
*The Unification Day of Romania