OTD:

In 1099, Crusaders captured Jerusalem, establishing the Kingdom of Jerusalem and marking a major turning point in the Crusades.

In 1606, William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" premiered at the Globe Theatre, becoming one of his most famous works.

In 1925, Dr. Frederick Banting publicly demonstrated insulin in New York City, providing hope for diabetes patients worldwide.

In 1958, Alex Bernstein at IBM demonstrated the first chess-playing computer program in Cambridge, England, showcasing early artificial intelligence.

In 1971, President Richard Nixon announced plans to visit China, initiating a historic thaw in Sino-American relations.

In 1983, the first 3D MRI of internal organs was achieved in Pasadena, California, revolutionizing medical imaging.

In 1996, the Atlanta Summer Olympics opened with Muhammad Ali lighting the Olympic flame, symbolizing global unity in sports.

In 1997, fashion designer Gianni Versace was murdered in Miami Beach, shocking the fashion world and leading to a massive manhunt.

In 2001, the term "blockchain" was coined in Silicon Valley, revolutionizing digital transactions and laying the foundation for cryptocurrencies.

In 2008, Lehman Brothers reported significant losses, foreshadowing its collapse and triggering the global financial crisis.