Today in History: Featured Articles and Notable Events
Featured Articles
A public toilet in Paris is a French national heritage site.
A Wisconsin TV station launched with a unique revolving stage in 1953.
Musician Usha Uthup sued Jatin Chakraborty over comments about her shows.
Political shifts in Mississippi legislature after 1963 special election.
Instagram misinformation regarding Brazillian election garnered 1.3 million likes.
Gannon University's short-lived American football program due to fan apathy.
The potential irony of pleasure-seeking leading to dissatisfaction.
An arsonist's odd behavior with a nail during the burning of a temple.
Unique musical instruments created from vegetables in London.
In the News
Robert Francis Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV, first US-born pope.
Friedrich Merz becomes Chancellor of Germany.
Zhao Xintong wins the World Snooker Championship.
People's Action Party retains Singapore's supermajority in elections.
Historical Events
1960: Nigeria's independence; Edo State's leadership begins.
1944: Japanese convoy arrives in Dutch East Indies during WWII.
1980: Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse results in 35 deaths.
2001: Tear gas causes stampede at football match in Ghana, 126 dead.