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When Poland declared its independence in 1918 in the aftermath of WWI, its borders - like many at that time - were not formally determined. By 1920, war had broken out over conflicting expansionnist attempts between Soviet Russia and Poland, which wanted its 1772 border restores. The Peace of Riga treaty split contested land between Poland and the Soviets, setting the border and effectively halting Russian expansion into Europe. Where were Poles left on the wrong side of the border sent in the 1930s? More...
1990 - East Germany holds its first and only free parliamentary elections
The election was held between the peaceful revolution leading to the demise of the German Democratic Republic in 1989 and the German reunification in 1990.
1971 - A 100 feet (30 meter) high wave destroys a Peruvian mining camp and kills hundreds of people
The tsunami was caused by a massive rock avalanche that crashed into Lake Yanahuani from a height of 1300 feet (400 meters).
1965 - Russian cosmonaut Aleksei Leonov becomes the first person to walk in space
During the tethered spacewalk, which lasted 12 minutes, Leonov ventured up to 10 meters from his spacecraft, Voskhod 2.
1962 - The Évian Accords are signed, ending the Algerian War
Algeria gained its independence from France as a consequence.
1892 - Lord Stanley of Preston pledges to donate a challenge cup for the best ice hockey team in Canada
Today, the Stanley Cup is the world's most prestigious ice hockey trophy.
Historic Trivia pick
Oasis star Noel Gallagher once took cocaine in a toilet reserved for the Queen in Downing Street
The incident apparently took place in 1997, during a reception with then-Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Noel has not shied away from his past drug use, and jokingly admitted: "As I remember, it was quite nice. It had a velvet seat and everything.
"She's got her own toilet which no-one else is allowed in. These were the days of the revolution.
"Someone said, 'Do you want to have a look in the Queen's bog?' I said, 'Of course'."
The luxurious toilet was fitted exclusively for use by the Queen, but it can be seen on guided tours of Downing Street.
Noel's confession was broadcast on BBC Radio 2 during an interview with his friend, Russel Brand, on his show.
Peace of Riga between Poland and Soviet Union
Central and Eastern Europe after the Treaty of Riga
When Poland declared its independence in 1918 in the aftermath of WWI, its borders - like many at that time - were not formally determined. By 1920, war had broken out over conflicting expansionnist attempts between Soviet Russia and Poland, which wanted its 1772 border restores. The Peace of Riga treaty split contested land between Poland and the Soviets, setting the border and effectively halting Russian expansion into Europe. Where were Poles left on the wrong side of the border sent in the 1930s? More...
1990 - East Germany holds its first and only free parliamentary elections
The election was held between the peaceful revolution leading to the demise of the German Democratic Republic in 1989 and the German reunification in 1990.
1971 - A 100 feet (30 meter) high wave destroys a Peruvian mining camp and kills hundreds of people
The tsunami was caused by a massive rock avalanche that crashed into Lake Yanahuani from a height of 1300 feet (400 meters).
1965 - Russian cosmonaut Aleksei Leonov becomes the first person to walk in space
During the tethered spacewalk, which lasted 12 minutes, Leonov ventured up to 10 meters from his spacecraft, Voskhod 2.
1962 - The Évian Accords are signed, ending the Algerian War
Algeria gained its independence from France as a consequence.
1892 - Lord Stanley of Preston pledges to donate a challenge cup for the best ice hockey team in Canada
Today, the Stanley Cup is the world's most prestigious ice hockey trophy.
Historic Trivia pickOasis star Noel Gallagher once took cocaine in a toilet reserved for the Queen in Downing Street
The incident apparently took place in 1997, during a reception with then-Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Noel has not shied away from his past drug use, and jokingly admitted: "As I remember, it was quite nice. It had a velvet seat and everything.
"She's got her own toilet which no-one else is allowed in. These were the days of the revolution.
"Someone said, 'Do you want to have a look in the Queen's bog?' I said, 'Of course'."
The luxurious toilet was fitted exclusively for use by the Queen, but it can be seen on guided tours of Downing Street.
Noel's confession was broadcast on BBC Radio 2 during an interview with his friend, Russel Brand, on his show.
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