1611day.year
The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker.
In 1611, the King James Version of the Bible was published in London by Robert Barker, becoming one of the most influential English translations.
Commissioned by King James I and produced by a team of scholars, the King James Version was first printed by Robert Barker on May 2, 1611. Its majestic language and poetic rhythm set a new standard for English prose and shaped religious practice for centuries. The translation balanced literal accuracy with literary elegance, making it accessible to both clergy and lay readers. It played a key role in spreading Protestantism across the English-speaking world. The King James Bible also profoundly influenced English literature, inspiring countless authors and poets. Today, it remains one of the most widely read and quoted books in history.
1611
King James Version
Bible
Robert Barker
1808day.year
Outbreak of the Peninsular War: The people of Madrid rise up in rebellion against French occupation. Francisco de Goya later memorializes this event in his painting The Second of May 1808.
On May 2, 1808, the people of Madrid rose against French occupation, igniting the Peninsular War, later immortalized by Goya’s painting.
Frustrated by heavy taxation and foreign dominance, citizens of Madrid launched a spontaneous revolt against occupying French troops on May 2, 1808. The violent clashes marked the beginning of the Peninsular War, drawing Spanish guerrilla fighters and British allies into a protracted struggle. Francisco de Goya witnessed the uprising and captured its fury in his painting 'The Second of May 1808,' also known as 'The Charge of the Mamelukes.' Goya’s raw depiction conveyed the brutality and popular defiance of the event. The revolt galvanized national resistance and altered the course of Napoleonic campaigns in Spain. The Dos de Mayo uprising remains a powerful symbol of Spanish patriotism and sacrifice.
1808
Peninsular War
Madrid
rise up in rebellion
Francisco de Goya
The Second of May 1808
2012day.year
A pastel version of The Scream, by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, sells for $120 million in a New York City auction, setting a new world record for a work of art at auction.
A pastel version of Edvard Munch’s The Scream fetches a record-breaking $120 million at a New York auction.
On May 2, 2012, Sotheby's in New York City auctioned a 1895 pastel version of Edvard Munch's iconic The Scream. The dramatic work, depicting a figure in existential anguish, attracted fierce bidding from collectors. Ultimately, the painting sold for $120 million, setting a new world record for any artwork sold at auction. This sale surpassed the previous high held by Picasso and underscored the enduring global fascination with Munch's masterpiece. The purchaser's identity remained confidential, fueling further intrigue. Experts noted the sale highlighted the strength of the contemporary art market despite broader economic uncertainties. The record price cemented The Scream’s status as one of art history’s most valuable and recognizable images.
2012
pastel
The Scream
Edvard Munch