Wednesday, October 24, 2012

24 October History and Importance of the Day


United Nations Day
World Development Information Day

1596 - Battle at Kerestes: Ottoman beat Austria-Hungary & Germany
1648 - Treaty of Westphalia ends 30 year war & Holy Roman Empire
1648 - Switzerland's independence recognized
1648 - The Peace of Westphalia is signed, marking the end of the Thirty Years' War.

1795 - 3rd partition of Poland, between Austria, Prussia & Russia
1812 - Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Maloyaroslavets takes place near Moscow.

1851 - William Lassell discovers Ariel & Umbriel, satellites of Uranus


October - Day in History of India
 October - Knowledge History

History and Importance of the Day - Index of the Year

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