🐋 1820 - The whaling ship Essex was sunk by a sperm whale, inspiring Moby-Dick and becoming a harrowing tale of survival at sea. 🌊⚓

🇲🇽 1910 - Francisco Madero’s Plan of San Luis Potosí sparked the Mexican Revolution, a decade-long struggle for reform and justice. ✊🇲🇽

⚖️ 1945 - The Nuremberg Trials began, prosecuting Nazi leaders for war crimes and establishing a cornerstone for international justice. 🕊️⚖️

👑 1947 - Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten in a post-war celebration of hope, beginning their enduring royal partnership. 💍🇬🇧

👶 1959 - The UN adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, marking a global commitment to protecting children’s welfare. 🌍👧

🌍 1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis ended with the removal of Soviet missiles from Cuba, averting nuclear war and showcasing diplomacy. ☮️🚀

🤝 1985 - Reagan and Gorbachev held their first summit in Geneva, laying the groundwork for arms control and easing Cold War tensions. ✌️🇺🇸🇷🇺

🔥 1992 - A devastating fire at Windsor Castle destroyed over 100 rooms, sparking restoration efforts and debates on heritage preservation. 🏰🔥

🚀 1998 - The ISS launched its first module, Zarya, becoming a symbol of global cooperation and a hub for scientific innovation. 🛰️🌌

🗳️ 2019 - Hong Kong's district council elections saw pro-democracy candidates achieve sweeping victories amid ongoing protests. 🕊️🇭🇰