The U-2 Incident (1960) was a major Cold War event in which a US spy plane was shot down over Soviet Union territory, escalating tensions between the two superpowers.
1952 Republican National Convention Explained
The 1952 Republican National Convention marked the nomination of Dwight D. Eisenhower as the Republican Party’s presidential candidate.
1954 Geneva Conference Explained
The 1954 Geneva Conference was an international meeting that aimed to resolve the conflicts in Indochina and resulted in the division of Vietnam.
Victory in Europe Day Explained
Victory in Europe Day marks the end of World War II in Europe and the surrender of Nazi Germany.
Operation Overlord Explained
Operation Overlord was the codename for the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.