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Christopher Columbus landed in the Bahamas, marking the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas.

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Act of Supremacy passed in Parliament. Henry VIII is now the supreme head of the Church of England

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The Industrial Revolution, which began around 1750 and lasted until 1850 CE, first emerged in Britain and profoundly influenced societies worldwide.

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There were nearly 4 million slaves, valued at $3 billion—more than all U.S. factories and railroads combined.

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Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865.

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Canada's residential school system begins.

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The war between U.K and Ireland ended with Britain agreeing to Irish independence under two conditions:

Northern Ireland remains part of the UK.

Ireland retains the British monarchy.

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In August 1947 British India was partitioned, ending three hundred years of colonial rule with the creation two independent nations: India and Pakistan.

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Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the iconic I Have a Dream speech during the March on Washington, advocating for racial and economic justice.

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John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States (1961-1963), the youngest man elected to the office.

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The Stonewall Uprising occurred in Greenwich Village, New York, marking a significant turning point for LGBTQ rights.

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50 African countries had gained independence from European colonial powers.