OTD:

In 1030, the Battle of Stiklestad in Norway saw King Olaf II killed while trying to reclaim his throne and consolidate Christianity, leading to his canonization and becoming a symbol of Norwegian national identity.

In 1907, Pablo Picasso completed "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" in Paris, marking a radical departure from traditional Western art and paving the way for Cubism, revolutionizing the art world.

In 1954, the first Indochina War ended with the signing of the Geneva Accords in Switzerland, temporarily dividing Vietnam and setting the stage for the Vietnam War, while ending French colonial rule in Indochina.

In 1958, the United States Congress passed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating NASA in response to the Soviet Union's advancements in space exploration, marking the beginning of the U.S. space race.

In 1981, Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer in a highly publicized royal wedding in London, captivating a global audience and highlighting the fascination with the British royal family.

In 1993, a devastating earthquake struck Naples, Italy, killing 2,596 people and leaving thousands homeless, highlighting the region's vulnerability to seismic activity and prompting improvements in building codes.

In 1996, Canadian athlete Donovan Bailey won the gold medal in the 100 meters at the Atlanta Summer Olympics, setting a new world record of 9.84 seconds and establishing himself as the fastest man in the world.

In 2015, the hacking group Hacking Team experienced a significant breach, resulting in the release of 400 gigabytes of data, exposing controversial dealings and sparking a debate about surveillance ethics and digital security.