624day.year
First Eid al-Fitr celebration.
The early Muslim community in Medina celebrates the first Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.
In 624, the first Eid al-Fitr was celebrated by the early Muslim community in Medina.
This festival marked the joyous end of the holy month of Ramadan and a time of gratitude.
Muslims gathered for communal prayers, shared meals, and acts of charity.
The tradition fostered unity and compassion, central values of Islam.
Eid al-Fitr evolved into a major annual festival observed worldwide by millions.
624
Eid al-Fitr
1484day.year
William Caxton prints his translation of Aesop's Fables.
William Caxton prints the first English edition of Aesop's Fables, pioneering English printing.
In 1484, William Caxton printed his English translation of Aesop's Fables.
It was one of the first books produced by a printing press in England.
Caxton's edition made classic moral tales accessible to English readers.
This publication helped standardize the English language and literary culture.
Caxton's pioneering work laid foundations for the English printing industry.
1484
William Caxton
Aesop's Fables
1830day.year
The Book of Mormon is published in Palmyra, New York.
Joseph Smith's Book of Mormon was first published in Palmyra, New York, in 1830.
Joseph Smith's Book of Mormon was first published in Palmyra, New York, on March 26, 1830.
Smith claimed to have translated the text from golden plates revealed to him by an angel.
The book presents itself as a record of ancient American civilizations and their prophets.
Its publication marked the beginning of the Church of Christ, later known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Book of Mormon remains a sacred scripture for millions of believers.
1830
Book of Mormon
Palmyra, New York
1967day.year
Ten thousand people gather for one of many Central Park be-ins in New York City.
Around 10,000 people gathered in New York City's Central Park for a be-in on March 26, 1967, celebrating the counterculture movement.
On March 26, 1967, Central Park hosted one of the first major be-ins, attracting about 10,000 participants.
Inspired by the Happening art movement, attendees embraced free expression, music, and communal ideals.
Flower power, poetry readings, and folk music set the tone for this peaceful cultural gathering.
Be-ins became a symbol of anti-establishment sentiment amid the Vietnam War era.
The event influenced future outdoor festivals and cemented the be-in as a hallmark of 1960s youth culture.
Central Park's be-in highlighted the power of music and community in social change efforts.
1967
Central Park be-ins
New York City
1982day.year
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is held in Washington, D.C.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was held in Washington, D.C.
Designed by architecture student Maya Lin, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial aimed to honor the more than 58,000 Americans who died in the Vietnam War. The ceremony on March 26, 1982, brought together veterans, politicians, and families of the fallen. Despite early controversy over its minimalist design, the memorial became a powerful symbol of remembrance and healing. Its reflective black granite wall lists the names of the deceased in chronological order. Over time, the site has become one of the nation’s most visited and revered monuments.
1982
Vietnam Veterans Memorial