In 1945, the United Nations was established with the signing of the UN Charter by 50 countries in San Francisco. Created to promote peace, security, and cooperation after the devastation of World War II, the UN became a cornerstone of international diplomacy and conflict resolution. #history

In 1916, during World War I, British and German forces fought the Battle of the Somme, one of the bloodiest battles in history. On the first day alone, the British suffered over 57,000 casualties. The battle lasted for over four months, with over a million men wounded or killed. #history

In 1773, the Boston Tea Party saw American colonists, disguised as Mohawk Indians, board British ships and dump 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor. This act of defiance against the Tea Act escalated tensions between Britain and the colonies, paving the way for the American Revolution. #history

In 1666, the Great Fire of London swept through the city, destroying over 13,000 homes, 87 churches, and numerous landmarks, including St. Paul's Cathedral. Despite the devastation, it helped eradicate the bubonic plague by killing off rats and fleas that were spreading the disease. #history