Historical Events
Explore significant historical events across different categories and time periods. From battles and political events to cultural milestones and scientific discoveries.
Conflict and warfare (169 events)
View AllEastern Front
June 22, 1941 - January 21, 1955Russian invasion of Ukraine
February 24, 2022World War I
July 28, 1914 - November 11, 1918Russo-Georgian War
August 7, 2008 - August 12, 2008Crime and violence (42 events)
View AllThe Holocaust
January 1, 1941 - January 1, 1945massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia
January 1, 19422011 England riots
August 6, 2011 - August 11, 2011September 11 attacks
September 11, 2001Cultural and entertainment events (132 events)
View AllEurovision Song Contest 2019
May 14, 2019Eurovision Song Contest 2018
May 8, 2018 - May 12, 2018Documenta 5
June 30, 1972 - October 8, 1972Eurovision Song Contest 2017
May 13, 2017Miscellaneous events (74 events)
View All2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
July 20, 2023 - August 20, 2023beach volleyball at the 2020 Summer Olympics – men's tournament
January 1, 20212024 F1 Academy
March 7, 2024 - December 8, 20242023 F1 Academy
January 1, 2023Multi-sport and olympic events (226 events)
View All1984 Winter Olympics
February 8, 1984 - February 19, 19842015 FIFA Women's World Cup
June 6, 2015 - July 5, 20152024 Summer Paralympics
August 28, 2024 - September 8, 2024athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics
January 1, 2016Natural disasters (16 events)
View All2010 Chile earthquake
February 27, 20102002 European floods
August 5, 2002 - September 13, 2002Storm Daniel
September 1, 2023wildfires in Greece in 2023
January 1, 2023Political events (34 events)
View Allfirst impeachment of Donald Trump
December 18, 2019Second Vatican Council
October 11, 1962 - December 8, 19652017 German federal election
September 24, 20172021 German federal election
September 26, 2021Sporting events (293 events)
View All2022 FIFA World Cup
November 20, 2022 - December 18, 20222023 Formula One World Championship
January 1, 2023UEFA Euro 2024
June 14, 2024 - July 14, 20242022 FIFA World Cup final
December 18, 2022Event Categories
Battles & wars
Major military conflicts, battles, and significant wartime events throughout history.
Political events
Important political decisions, treaties, and governmental changes that shaped nations.
Cultural milestones
Significant achievements in arts, literature, and cultural developments.
Scientific discoveries
Breakthroughs in science, technology, and medical advancements.
Sports history
Notable sporting events, records, and achievements in athletic history.
Social movements
Civil rights movements, social reforms, and significant societal changes.
Social movements and protests (14 events)
View All1968–69 Japanese university protests
January 1, 1969Mahsa Amini protests
January 1, 2022Kivu conflict
June 2, 2004March for Our Lives
March 24, 2018