On this day in 1973, Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, President Richard Nixon announced the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam.
On this day in 1992, the international community recognized the independence of Slovenia and Croatia from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
On this day in 2001, Wikipedia, a free Wiki content encyclopedia, went online.
On this day in 2005, ESA's SMART-1 lunar orbiter discovered elements such as calcium, aluminum, silicon, iron, and other surface elements on the Moon.