🌏 1642 - Dutch explorer Abel Tasman discovered Tasmania, marking a pivotal moment in Pacific exploration and the history of Oceania. 🗺️⛵

🤠 1835 - The Texas Rangers were officially organized, becoming legendary symbols of frontier law enforcement and Texas history. ⭐🤠

📖 1859 - Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species, introducing evolution by natural selection and revolutionizing science. 🧬📚

🐴 1877 - Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty was published, inspiring compassion for animals and becoming a classic of children’s literature. 🐎❤️

⚔️ 1941 - The U.S. extended Lend-Lease aid to the Soviet Union, bolstering the Allies’ fight against Nazi Germany in World War II. 🇺🇸🤝🇷🇺

🔫 1963 - Lee Harvey Oswald was fatally shot by Jack Ruby, intensifying conspiracy theories surrounding President Kennedy’s assassination. 🕊️🇺🇸

✈️ 1971 - A hijacked plane landed at Heathrow, spotlighting global aviation vulnerabilities and prompting stricter security measures. 🚨✈️

🦴 1974 - "Lucy," a 3.2-million-year-old human ancestor, was discovered, transforming our understanding of early human evolution. 🌍🦴

🇮🇪 1995 - Ireland legalized divorce in a landmark referendum, reflecting social progress and shifting attitudes on family law. 🗳️☘️

⚽ 2020 - Football legend Diego Maradona passed away, leaving an enduring legacy as one of the greatest and most beloved athletes in history. ⚽🌟