OTD:

In 1870, the Franco-Prussian War began with France's declaration of war on Prussia, leading to German unification and the downfall of the Second French Empire.

In 1925, Adolf Hitler published the first volume of "Mein Kampf" in Paris, significantly spreading Nazi ideology and laying the groundwork for World War II and the Holocaust.

In 1940, Britain introduced food rationing to manage wartime shortages, maintaining public morale and supporting the war effort until 1954.

In 1951, the first use of a computer for language translation occurred at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, marking a significant advancement in artificial intelligence.

In 1968, the Intel 4004, the world's first microprocessor, was invented, revolutionizing computing by integrating all central processing unit functions onto a single chip.

In 1984, the San Ysidro McDonald's massacre shocked the nation, leading to increased discussions on gun control and mental health issues.

In 1991, the first website using the World Wide Web went live, created by Tim Berners-Lee, revolutionizing information sharing and access.

In 1992, the Barcelona Summer Olympics opened, featuring professional athletes and ending the boycott era, revitalizing the city and leaving a lasting legacy.

In 1994, an Ebola outbreak in Kikwit, Zaire, resulted in hundreds of deaths and highlighted the need for effective quarantine measures and international medical aid.

In 1995, the United States Congress voted to restore diplomatic relations with Vietnam, ending decades of animosity and paving the way for future cooperation.