TODAY IN HISTORY – 15th Aug, 2025 – ORBITS NEWS
By Valentine Uchechukwu Ndukwu.
If our major concern in learning from history is only surrounded by the intent to show off an array of information gathered over time, then we are of all men, the most miserable.
Today in history does not only offer information and education as it relates to history and historical events but great humility in revealing the wealth of knowledge within.
On account of this, I crave your indulgence to journey down memory lane on some historical events that went down today in history
On this day in 1893, Ibadan area became a British Protectorate after a treaty signed by Fijabi, the Baale of Ibadan with the British acting Governor of Lagos, George C. Denton.
Still on this day in 1939, The Wizard of Oz premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, California.
Again, on this day in 1947, India gained independence from British rule after nearly 190 years of British company and crown rule and joined the Commonwealth of Nations.
Today in history has it that in the year 1960, Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) became independent from France.
On this date in 1963, history has it that the execution of Henry John Burnett made him the last man to be hanged in Scotland.
It was on this date in 1963 that President Fulbert Youlou was overthrown in the Republic of the Congo, after a three-day uprising in the capital.
In 1965, The Beatles played to nearly 60,000 fans at Shea Stadium in New York City, an event later regarded as the birth of stadium rock.
Today in history has that it was on this day in 1970 that Patricia Palinkas became the first woman to play professionally in an American football game.
According to history, it was on this date that in 1998 that Apple introduced the iMac computer.
Again in the year 1999 exactly on this date, Beni Ounif massacred in Algeria: Some 29 people were killed at a false roadblock near the Moroccan border, leading to temporary tensions with Morocco.
Today in history precisely in the year, 2013 witnessed the Smithsonian as they announced the discovery of the olinguito, the first new carnivorous species found in the Americas in 35 years.
Until tomorrow when Today in History makes a return for your reading pleasure, please note that you’re the point man, keep pointing in the right direction.
