1494CE
Politics
Treaty of Tordesillas Signed
Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas, dividing the newly discovered lands of the world outside Europe between their two empires.
Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas, dividing the newly discovered lands of the world outside Europe between their two empires.
Mahatma Gandhi refuses to comply with racial segregation on a South African train, an event that catalyzed his lifelong pursuit of nonviolent resistance.
Northern Irish actor known for roles in Schindler's List, the Taken franchise, and numerous other action and dramatic films.
Sony introduces the CV-2000, the first consumer-oriented home video tape recorder, paving the way for the home video market.