1918 the first flights to Hawaii began. 1965 the first ground combat troops in Vietnam were authorized by President Lyndon Johnson.

1954 the first nuclear power plant is activated in Obninsk which current day Russia it operated for 48 years. There are currently around 400 active nuclear plants in the world. 1956 the film Money Dick premiered from Herman Melville’s novel of the same name.

1906 the first Grand Prix car race was held in Le Mans, France Renault won the competition. 1945 The United Nations Charter was signed the UN began.

1950 the Korean War began as North Korea invades South Korea. 1967 the first global live satellite TV program was aired with the BBC program ” Our World. “

1901 Pablo Picasso opens his first exhibition in Paris. 1986 Lionel Messi football great is born.

1894 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded. 2016 the UK votes to leave the European Union. It was part of the union since 1973.