180day.year
Twelve inhabitants of Scillium (near Kasserine, modern-day Tunisia) in North Africa are executed for being Christians. This is the earliest record of Christianity in that part of the world.
In 180 CE, twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa were executed for being Christians, marking the earliest record of the faith in the region.
In 180 CE, a group of twelve residents of Scillium (near modern-day Kasserine, Tunisia) were arrested and charged with practicing Christianity. They were executed under Roman authority, making it the earliest documented case of Christian martyrdom in that part of North Africa. This incident highlights the tense relationship between emerging Christian communities and the Roman state. The executions would echo through history as a poignant example of early persecution. Over time, these martyrs became symbols of steadfast faith in the face of harsh suppression.
180
Twelve inhabitants
Scillium
Tunisia
Christianity in that part of the world
1867day.year
Harvard School of Dental Medicine is established in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the first dental school in the U.S. that is affiliated with a university.
Harvard opens the nation's first dental school affiliated with a university, pioneering formal dental education.
On July 17, 1867, Harvard University established its School of Dental Medicine in Boston, setting a new standard for dental education in the United States. As the first dental institution tied directly to a major university, it combined rigorous medical coursework with practical clinical training in state-of-the-art facilities. This innovation elevated dentistry from a trade to a recognized medical profession, emphasizing scientific principles in oral health. Graduates gained comprehensive skills in diagnosis, surgery, and preventive care, shaping the profession's future. The school’s alumni played crucial roles in research and the development of modern dental practices.
1867
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Boston
1984day.year
The national drinking age in the United States was changed from 18 to 21.
In 1984, the United States federal law raised the national minimum drinking age from 18 to 21, transforming youth culture and road safety norms.
In July 1984, the U.S. Congress enacted the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, effectively raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21.
The law linked highway funding to state adoption of the higher age limit, prompting nationwide compliance.
Advocates argued the change would reduce alcohol-related traffic fatalities among young drivers.
Opponents criticized it as an overreach of federal power and a restriction on adult freedoms.
Over time, studies showed declines in drunk-driving accidents and fatalities among 18-20 year-olds.
The policy remains controversial, with ongoing debates over alcohol education, enforcement, and legal adulthood.
1984
changed
2014day.year
Eric Garner is killed by police officer Daniel Pantaleo in New York City, after the latter put him in a prohibited chokehold while arresting him.
Eric Garner dies after being placed in a prohibited chokehold by a New York City police officer, sparking nationwide protests.
On July 17, 2014, Eric Garner was confronted by NYPD officers over alleged illegal cigarette sales in Staten Island.
Officer Daniel Pantaleo applied a banned chokehold, causing Garner to lose consciousness.
Despite Garner's repeated pleas of 'I can't breathe,' he died shortly after the arrest.
The incident was captured on video and fueled nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice.
It sparked federal investigations and contributed to the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Eric Garner
killed
Daniel Pantaleo
chokehold