💥 1576 - The “Spanish Fury” erupted in Antwerp as mutinous Spanish soldiers looted the city, killing thousands and fueling resistance against Spanish rule. 🔥🏰

🪦 1922 - Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, revealing treasures that captivated the world and igniting interest in Egyptology. 🏺🌍

🎶 1924 - Puccini’s Turandot premiered in Milan, enchanting audiences with its legendary "Nessun Dorma" and becoming a timeless operatic masterpiece. 🎭🎼

🚩 1956 - Soviet tanks crushed the Hungarian Revolution in Budapest, a tragic defeat that underscored Eastern Europe's desire for independence. 🪖🇭🇺

🏛️ 1979 - Iranian students seized the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, taking 52 hostages in a crisis that reshaped U.S.-Iran relations for decades. 🚨🇮🇷

❤️ 1980 - The Kyoto Protocol on heart health was established, setting global standards that helped reduce heart disease rates worldwide. 💓🌏

🕊️ 1995 - Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated after a peace rally, shocking the world and impacting the Middle East peace process. 🕯️🇮🇱

🧙‍♂️ 2001 - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone premiered, launching a global phenomenon that transformed fantasy film and literature. ✨📚

🇺🇸 2008 - Barack Obama was elected as the first African American president of the U.S., a historic moment symbolizing hope and progress. 🌅🇺🇸

🤖 2016 - Google’s AlphaGo Zero mastered the game of Go through self-play, setting a new standard in AI with its self-taught skills. 🎮💡