The UN Security Council held its first meeting in 1946, while the US President Eisenhower warned of the military-industrial complex and consumerism in 1961. In 1893, American businessmen overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy, and in 1973, Ferdinand Marcos became “President for life” of the Philippines. Other events include the Great Brinks Heist in 1950 and Captain James Cook’s exploration of Antarctica in 1773.
The United Nations Security Council held its first meeting. (1946) The Security Council is one of the principal arms of the UN and is frequently involved in international peacekeeping missions. Among the first actions taken by the Council were the condemnation of the Soviet presence in Iran, as well as the condemnation of the reign of the dictator Franco in Spain.
US President Eisenhower has warned America of the growing influence of the military-industrial complex. (1961) This was a startling warning, coming from a president so militarily involved. In his farewell speech on this day, Eisenhower also warned America about its consumerist habits and urged Americans to look more into the future.
The first child was born in the White House. (1809) James Madison Randolph was born to Thomas Jefferson’s daughter Martha. Randolph was also Jefferson’s first grandchild and the first of about ten people ever born in the White House.
A group of American businessmen have overthrown the Hawaiian monarchy. (1893) Queen Liliuokalani, monarch of Hawaii, was overthrown by a group of sugar plantation owners who wanted a more pro-American government. The coup took place with the tacit approval of the United States, even though Hawaii’s new leader, Sanford Dole, refused to step down when asked by President Cleveland. Hawaii and the United States finally resumed full diplomatic relations in 1897, under President McKinley.
The Great Brinks Heist (1950) The robbery took place in Boston, Massachusetts when 11 men stole more than $2 million US Dollars (USD) from a Brinks armored truck. No one was hurt in the robbery, but virtually no leads were left behind. Eight of the 11 men were caught six years later, just days before the statute of limitations to prosecute them for the crime expired.
The papacy was transferred from Avignon to Rome. (1377) The papacy had been controversially transferred to Avignon in 1309 due to the conflict between the French kingship and the papacy. Pope Gregory XI was the last of the Avignon popes and restored the papacy to Rome shortly before his death. The return to Rome ended the schism that had lasted for almost 80 years.
Ferdinand Marcos became “President for life” of the Philippines. (1973) Marcos was notorious for his theft of the country’s treasury to the extent that the Philippine government was still paying off Marcos’ debts more than 40 years later. His wife, Imelda Marcos, was also known for her extravagant shopping trips and was said to own hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of designer clothes at a time when most of the country was in poverty.
Soviet forces entered Warsaw. (1945) Warsaw had been occupied since the early days of World War II and the Soviet invasion was seen as a major step forward in the liberation of Europe. The USSR’s reception didn’t last very long, as Soviet soldiers watched as German forces decimated the city without doing anything.
Captain James Cook became the first European to sail within the Antarctic Circle. (1773) Cook was a famous explorer in his day and was also the first European to make contact with Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii.
The cartoon character Popeye the Sailor Man first appeared in print. (1929) Best known for the magical strength he gains from eating spinach, Popeye, his girlfriend Olive Oyl and his nemesis Bluto became beloved cartoon characters and have since appeared in numerous films, cartoons and TV shows.
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