1613CE
Culture
The Globe Theatre Burns Down
London's original Globe Theatre, closely associated with William Shakespeare, burns to the ground during a performance of 'Henry VIII' when a theatrical cannon misfires.
London's original Globe Theatre, closely associated with William Shakespeare, burns to the ground during a performance of 'Henry VIII' when a theatrical cannon misfires.
France officially annexes the Kingdom of Tahiti in the South Pacific, incorporating the islands into its expanding colonial empire.
French writer, aviator, and pioneer of postal aviation, best known for his beloved novella The Little Prince, one of the best-selling books in history.
The Space Shuttle Atlantis docks with the Russian space station Mir, marking the first time a U.S. shuttle links up with a Russian space station.