🎹 1838 - Frédéric Chopin’s first public concert in Germany wowed audiences, expanding his influence across Europe with his Romantic piano style. 🎶🎩

🇦🇹 1918 - Austria declared itself a republic, ending over six centuries of Habsburg rule and transforming Central European politics. 🏛️🌍

⚔️ 1941 - The Siege of Sevastopol began, with Soviet forces defending the Crimean naval base in one of WWII’s most grueling battles. 🔥🇷🇺

🐾 1957 - Laika became the first animal to orbit Earth on Sputnik 2, advancing space exploration despite the high cost of her life. 🚀🌌

🗳️ 1970 - Salvador Allende’s inauguration as Chile’s president marked a historic moment as Latin America’s first elected Marxist leader. 🇨🇱🌹

💼 1986 - Ivan Boesky’s insider trading scandal shocked Wall Street, leading to financial reforms and stricter regulations. 📉🔍

📚 1992 - Toni Morrison received the Nobel Prize in Literature, the first African American woman to win, honoring her powerful exploration of Black identity. 🏆📖

🏒 1996 - Over 21,000 fans packed a Montreal stadium, setting an NHL attendance record and celebrating Canada’s love for hockey. 🏟️🇨🇦

💰 2011 - The approval of the first Bitcoin ETF opened doors for regulated cryptocurrency investment, boosting digital currency adoption. ₿📈

💻 2020 - IBM unveiled the first commercial quantum computer, the Hummingbird, expanding quantum research possibilities in industries worldwide. 🐦🔬