January 28, 1986
Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster
The Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after launch, leading to major changes in NASA’s safety protocols and public perception of space travel.
Discover remarkable events, inventions, and ideas that emerged on specific days in history — shaping science, culture, technology, and society.
April 12, 1961
First Human in Space
Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey into outer space aboard Vostok 1, marking a historic milestone in the Space Race.
November 9, 1989
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall opened, allowing free passage between East and West Berlin — a powerful symbol of the end of the Cold War.
March 10, 1876
First Telephone Call
Alexander Graham Bell made the first successful telephone call, saying, “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you.”
July 20, 1969
Moon Landing
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the Moon during NASA’s Apollo 11 mission.