The Day the European Union Was Born
On November 1, 1993, the Maastricht Treaty took effect and the European Union was born, turning a trading bloc into a political union of 12 nations.
On November 1
The Day Lisbon Fell: The 1755 Earthquake That Shook the World
On November 1, 1755, a massive earthquake, tsunami, and fire destroyed Lisbon, killing tens of thousands and shaking Europe's faith in a rational world.
Four Years on a Scaffold: Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Ceiling
On November 1, 1512, the public saw Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling for the first time — four years of painting on a scaffold, 60 feet above the floor.