Oldest
Rebels in Zanzibar begin a revolt known as the Zanzibar Revolution and proclaim a republic.
The first of four destructive Calabrian earthquakes strikes southern Italy. Measuring magnitude 6.8 and assigned a Mercalli intensity of XI, it kills 10,000–30,000 people.
The worst ever avalanche in England occurs at Lewes, Sussex, killing eight people.
Newest
Proud of your result? Share your genius with the world!