1166day.year
Michael the Syrian, one of the most important Syriac historians, is consecrated as Syriac Orthodox Patriarch at the Mor Bar Sauma Monastery.
Michael the Syrian is consecrated Syriac Orthodox Patriarch, later chronicling centuries of Middle Eastern history.
Michael the Syrian, a native of Melitene, became one of the most important Syriac chroniclers.
On this day, he was consecrated as Patriarch at the Mor Bar Sauma Monastery.
During his 37-year tenure, he compiled the Chronique de Michel le Syrien, documenting churches and communities across the region.
His work preserved valuable accounts of Byzantine, Islamic, and Mongol interactions.
Michael's detailed records remain a crucial source for medieval Middle Eastern history.
His patriarchy emphasized both spiritual leadership and scholarly endeavor within the Syriac Orthodox tradition.
1166
Michael the Syrian
Syriac Orthodox Patriarch
Mor Bar Sauma Monastery
1648day.year
Boston shoemakers form the first American labor organization.
Boston shoemakers formed the first American labor organization in 1648, pioneering workers' collective action.
In 1648, a group of shoemakers in Boston came together to protect their trade and wages.
They established what is considered the first organized labor association in the American colonies.
The craftsmen set rules to regulate prices, workmanship, and apprenticeships.
This collective action helped secure better conditions and set a precedent for worker solidarity.
Though modest in scope, the organization influenced future labor movements in America.
It represents an early chapter in the history of American trade unions and labor rights.
1648
labor organization
1775day.year
African-American poet Phillis Wheatley is freed from slavery.
African-American poet Phillis Wheatley was freed from slavery in 1775 after gaining international acclaim.
In 1775, Phillis Wheatley, the first published African-American poet, was granted her freedom.
Kidnapped from West Africa as a child, she had been enslaved in Boston since 1761.
Wheatley's literary talents earned her fame in both America and Britain.
Her poetry collections challenged contemporary views on race and capability.
Freedom allowed her to continue writing and advocating for racial equality.
Her legacy endures as a foundational figure in American literature and the abolitionist movement.
1775
African-American
Phillis Wheatley
1914day.year
The Schoenstatt Apostolic Movement is founded in Germany.
The Schoenstatt Apostolic Movement is founded in Germany.
On October 18, 1914, Father Joseph Kentenich established the Schoenstatt Apostolic Movement in Vallendar, Germany. The movement emphasized a covenant of love with the Virgin Mary and spiritual renewal among Catholic laity and clergy. Over the years, Schoenstatt communities and shrines were established around the world. The movement’s educational and family-oriented programs attracted followers seeking deeper spiritual engagement. Schoenstatt remains active today, promoting its ideals through retreats, schools, and youth initiatives.
1914
Schoenstatt Apostolic Movement
1945day.year
Argentine military officer and politician Juan Perón marries actress Eva Duarte.
Also in 1945, Juan Perón wed actress Eva Duarte, beginning a partnership that would shape Argentina’s future.
Perón met Eva Duarte during a 1944 charity event and their relationship quickly became headline news.
Eva, known affectionately as Evita, used her stage experience to help launch Perón’s political career.
The marriage solidified a powerful public image that blended populism with glamour.
As First Lady, Evita championed labor rights, women’s suffrage, and social welfare programs.
Her charisma and political acumen endeared her to the working class and enhanced Perón’s support base.
Their union remains one of the most famous political partnerships in Latin American history.
Argentine
Juan Perón
Eva Duarte
2019day.year
Riots in Chile's capital Santiago escalate into open battles, with attacks reported at nearly all of the city's 164 Metro stations. President Sebastián Piñera later announces a 15-day state of emergency in the capital.
Riots in Santiago, Chile escalated to widespread violence against metro stations in 2019, prompting a state of emergency.
On October 18, 2019, protests over a subway fare increase in Santiago erupted into widespread riots.
Demonstrators targeted nearly all 164 Metro stations, causing extensive damage and service disruptions.
Clashes between protesters and police intensified, with reports of looting and arson across the city.
President Sebastián Piñera declared a 15-day state of emergency and deployed the military to restore order.
The unrest reflected deeper frustrations over inequality, education, and living costs.
Although the protest began peacefully, it evolved into one of Chile’s most significant social crises in decades.
Riots in Chile's capital Santiago
Metro
Sebastián Piñera