OTD:

In 1794, Maximilien Robespierre was arrested in Paris, marking the beginning of the end of the Reign of Terror and leading to his execution the next day, signaling a shift away from radical policies in the French Revolution.

In 1914, World War I began with Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia, quickly escalating into a global conflict that lasted until 1918 and reshaped the geopolitical landscape.

In 1951, King Abdullah I of Jordan was assassinated in Jerusalem, leading to a period of instability and highlighting the complex dynamics of Middle Eastern politics.

In 1984, the Summer Olympics opened in Los Angeles, marked by American gymnast Mary Lou Retton's memorable performance, winning five medals and symbolizing Olympic excellence.

In 1996, Nigeria reported its first case of the Ebola virus, marking the beginning of an outbreak that lasted until 1999 and underscoring the need for effective public health responses to infectious diseases.

In 2001, the U.S. Congress passed the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, implementing sweeping tax cuts aimed at stimulating economic growth.

In 2005, unprecedented monsoon rains caused severe flooding in Mumbai, killing over 1,000 people and highlighting the challenges of urban infrastructure in extreme weather.

In 2010, WikiLeaks released the "Afghan War Diary," revealing detailed information about the war in Afghanistan and sparking a global debate on government transparency and security.

In 2020, MIT researchers unveiled "Norman," an AI system designed to explore the effects of biased data on AI behavior, highlighting the importance of ethical considerations in AI research.