⚔️ In 331 BCE, Alexander the Great achieved a monumental victory at the Battle of Gaugamela, defeating Darius III’s Persian forces and sealing the fall of the Persian Empire. 🏺

💡 In 1880, Thomas Edison opened the first incandescent lamp factory in Menlo Park, revolutionizing electric light production and transforming daily life and industries. 💡

🍖 In 1891, the first modern outbreak of botulism occurred in the Rhône Valley, France, highlighting the importance of food safety after a deadly incident at a funeral banquet. ⚠️

🌍 In 1920, the League of Nations held its first General Assembly in Vienna, marking an early attempt to prevent war and promote international diplomacy. 🕊️

🇨🇳 In 1949, Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China, reshaping the country's political and social landscape under communist rule. 🛠️

🚀 In 1958, NASA was officially founded, leading the U.S. into the space race and paving the way for groundbreaking achievements like the Apollo moon landings. 🌕

🇳🇬 In 1960, Nigeria gained independence from British rule, becoming one of the first African nations to break free from colonialism after World War II. 🎉

🎶 In 1969, the French-language rock opera Starmania debuted in Montreal, becoming a cultural touchstone with its futuristic themes and political commentary. 🎤

🥊 In 1975, Muhammad Ali triumphed over Joe Frazier in the legendary "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match, one of the sport's most iconic showdowns. 🏆

💻 In 2021, the European Union introduced the Digital Markets Act, targeting monopolistic practices of Big Tech giants to ensure fair competition in the digital economy. 🌐