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August is an eventful month of the year. There are specific events which occurred which deserve mention. Here they are, raise your hand if you recognize 1 or 2.

1. August 1, 1800:

The final act of Acts of Union of 1800 was adopted. The Kingdom of Great Britain merged with the Kingdom of Ireland. As of this date, it was known as the Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland. A new flag was created, which is still used by Great Britain.

2. August 1, 1914:

World War I begins. Germany declares war on Russia, who supports Serbia in its fight against Austria who is siding with Germany. The Alliance system crumbles.

3. August 1, 1944:

Warsaw Uprising occurs in the Nazi occupied territory. It was operated by the Polish resistance army which sought to get rid of the Nazis. This was happening at the same time as the Red Army was approaching the eastern suburbs of the city of Warsaw.

4. August 5, 1962:

Nelson Mandela is jailed for 28 years. He would not be released until 1990. His imprisonment was in response to his activism against the apartheid in South Africa. In 1944 he joined the African National Congress (ANC) which challenged the government’s apartheid policies. He was arrested in 1955 for treason but was released after trial had ended in 1961. After forming the military wing of ANC, he was rearrested and imprisoned.

5. August 6, 1945:

Hiroshima is devastated by the dropping of the nuclear bomb by the United States. 90,000 people had died as a result.

February is famous mostly for being the shortest month of the year. Of the 28/29 days of the month, most people remember February 14, Valentine’s Day. There are other events that are as significant. Here are the top 10 events that occurred during the month of February. After reading this article, you will understand how February is a historical month; full of eventful occurrences throughout history.

1. February 1, 1793:

French Revolution was rapidly getting out of control. Revolutionaries declared war on the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The wars were waged soon after Louis XVI’s execution. With major European powers against them, the French were defeated in battle after battle. This was despite the successes France achieved in the war against Belgium and Austria/Prussia.

2. February 1, 1979:

Ayatollah Khomeini comes back to Iran after being exiled for 15 years. He leads a radical revolution in Iran which cut ties to Western nations. He disposed the Shah and appointed himself as the supreme leader, a position he held until his death in 1989.

3. February 2, 1946:

The Hungarian Republic is declared on February 2, 1946. The republic was part of the Soviet Bloc after World War II. It was led by communist/socialist leaders up until 1956, when a series of uprisings occurred to protest Soviet control. The uprisings, however, were squashed and led to a deeper occupation by the Soviets.

4. February 13, 1542:

Catherine Howard, the mistress and wife of Henry VIII is executed on grounds of treason.

5. February 13, 1633:

Galileo Galilei’s trial begins. Galilei is tried as a heretic for his belief that the earth revolves around the sun and not the other way around. It took 400 years for the Vatican to admit they were wrong about Gaileli’s discoveries.

1948 was a momentous year in the 20th century. Globalization was booming, with the arrival of universal doctrines and international organizations. Countries that were part of the imperialist empire became independent. A non-violence resistance leader was assassinated. What a year, what can I say.

1. January 30:

Mahatma Gandhi is assassinated in India. Gandhi was a pacifist leader during the India Independence Movement. He resisted tyranny and disobedience in his teachings.

2. March 8:

McCollum v. Board of Education: United States Supreme Court decision. Religious education is deemed unconstitutional in the United States. Tax based money could no longer be used to fund religious instruction. The case was brought to the attention of Supreme Court by Vashti McCollum, an atheist against the religious education. She felt her son was ostracized for not attending.

3. April 3:

Harry S. Truman signs the Marshall Plan which allows 16 countries to receive aid for reconstruction. $5 billion was given to European countries so that they can rebuild their economies after devastating loses in World War II.

4. April 7:

The World Health Organization (WHO) is founded. Their objective is for all people to attain the highest possible level of health.

5. May 14:

Israel is declared independent. The Jewish people finally have a national home. Outrage from Egypt, Iraq, Syria and Transjordan, caused tensions and sadly more war following British withdrawal.

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October has been an action-packed month throughout history. There are many momentous occasions which this article would like to make mention.

1. 95 Theses:

October 31, 1517: Martin Luther posts the 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. As a catalyst to the Reformation, the 95 Theses centred on the practices within the Catholic Church. It rejected the validity of indulgences and spoke widely of absolution and baptism.

2. Indira Gandhi Assassination:

October 31, 1984: Indira Gandhi is assassinated by two of her security guards. A Khalistan movement arose to advocate for an independent Sikh State. They resorted to violence and assassinations to make this possible.

3. Hitler Withdraws From League of Nations:

October 14, 1933: Hitler withdraws Germany from the League of Nations. This was one of many steps Hitler took to reverse World War I peace policies. Hitler further rearms Germany and re-enters Rhineland, the strip between France and Germany, which was considered neutral as of 1918.

4. Siege of Jerusalem:

October 2, 1187: Kurdish Muslims led by Saladin regain control of Jerusalem. This invasion led to the end of the crusader era of Jerusalem.

5. Persons Case in Canada:

October 18, 1929: Women are now considered persons and are enfranchised. The ruling was made by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Women were able to previously work during World War I when the men were at war.