1930CE
Birth
Warren Buffett Born
An American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist, widely considered one of the most successful investors in the world. Known as the 'Oracle of Omaha,' he is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
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1963CE
Politics
Moscow-Washington Hotline Established
The Moscow-Washington hotline, a direct communication link between the US and Soviet leaders, goes into operation. It was established to prevent accidental nuclear war following the Cuban Missile Crisis.
1967CE
Politics
Thurgood Marshall Confirmed to SCOTUS
Thurgood Marshall is confirmed as the first African American Justice on the United States Supreme Court. He previously gained fame as a civil rights lawyer, successfully arguing Brown v. Board of Education.
1999CE
Politics
East Timor Votes for Independence
Residents of East Timor vote overwhelmingly for independence from Indonesia in a historic UN-sponsored referendum. The vote triggered a violent backlash from pro-Indonesian militias before international peacekeepers intervened.