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Today in History
THursday, October 30, 2025
521
Birth of St. Columba
Columba would become a defining missionary figure, spreading Christianity across Scotland and northern Britain.
1941
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japan’s assault drew the United States into World War II and transformed global history.
1787
Delaware Becomes First State to Ratify the U.S. Constitution
Delaware’s early ratification launched the formation of the new constitutional republic.
343
Council of Serdica Addresses Arian Controversy
Bishops gathered to defend orthodox Christology and uphold Nicene faith.
1865
Thirteenth Amendment Ratified
This landmark amendment abolished slavery and reoriented American constitutional order.
1768
First Edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica Published
The reference work transformed modern learning and public access to knowledge.
1492
Columbus Becomes First European to Land on Hispaniola
His arrival accelerated European expansion into the Americas with lasting global consequences.
1933
Prohibition Repealed with the 21st Amendment
The repeal ended a turbulent experiment in federal moral regulation.
1766
Christ Church in Boston Reopens After Stamp Act Turmoil
The reopening signaled easing tensions and affirmed the congregation’s place in colonial New England.
1674
Father Jacques Marquette Founds Illinois Mission
Marquette’s work advanced Christian outreach among Native American communities.
771
Charlemagne Becomes Sole Ruler of the Frankish Kingdom
This transition allowed him to unify his realm and strengthen Christian governance in Europe.
1110
Crusaders Capture Sidon
The victory expanded the Kingdom of Jerusalem’s coastal holdings during the Crusader era.
1818
Illinois Admitted as the 21st U.S. State
Statehood advanced American settlement and political growth in the Midwest.
311
Edict of Serdica Ends the Persecution of Christians in the East
Emperor Galerius granted legal toleration to Christians, signaling a major shift in imperial policy.
1984
Bhopal Disaster Occurs in India
A toxic gas leak caused mass casualties and became one of the worst industrial accidents in history.
1804
Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor of the French
Napoleon’s coronation reinforced his authority over a post-revolutionary France and reshaped European geopolitics.
1942
First Controlled Nuclear Chain Reaction Achieved
The Chicago Pile-1 test opened the atomic age and accelerated the Allied scientific efforts in WWII.
1409
Council of Pisa Ends Without Resolving the Papal Schism
Attempts to heal the Western Schism fell short, prolonging one of the Church’s greatest internal crises.
800
Charlemagne Crowned King of the Lombards
Charlemagne strengthened Christian rule in Italy and advanced the unity of Western Europe under a Christian vision of kingship.
1170
Thomas Becket Returns to England After Exile
Becket’s return set the stage for the famous conflict with King Henry II that affirmed the Church’s independence in medieval England.
1640
Portugal Restores Independence from Spain
The Portuguese Restoration War began as the nation reclaimed its sovereignty after decades of Spanish dominance.
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