OTD:

In 622, Muhammad completed the Hijra from Mecca to Medina, marking the start of the Islamic calendar and the establishment of the first Muslim community.

In 1852, Henri Giffard piloted the first powered flight of a dirigible airship in France, paving the way for future aviation advancements.

In 1857, the Siege of Lucknow escalated during the Indian Rebellion as British forces launched a major counterattack to relieve the besieged Residency.

In 1948, Honda Motor Company was founded in Japan, becoming a major player in motorcycle and automobile manufacturing.

In 1957, President Eisenhower sent federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, to enforce school desegregation, a key moment in the Civil Rights Movement.

In 1964, Franz Schubert's Unfinished Symphony was performed at the Lucerne International Music Festival, solidifying its place as a classical masterpiece.

In 1979, CompuServe launched the first consumer-oriented online service, marking the beginning of modern online communication.

In 1988, Ben Johnson set a world record in the 100-meter sprint at the Seoul Olympics but was later stripped of his gold medal for doping.

In 2008, Washington Mutual collapsed during the financial crisis, marking the largest bank failure in U.S. history.

In 2014, Apple released the iPhone 6 with iOS 8, emphasizing enhanced encryption and data privacy, shifting the focus on cybersecurity in consumer tech.