On this day in Europe - 04 August
4 August 2025
On this day in 1704, during the War of the Spanish Succession, an English and Dutch fleet capture Gibraltar, “the Rock” subsequently becomes a British colony.
On this day in 1914, in response to the German invasion of Belgium, the UK enters World War I by declaring war on Germany.
On this day in 1944, the secret annex in Amsterdam where Anne Frank and seven others are hiding is discovered by the Gestapo, all are sent to concentration camps.
On this day in 1914, in response to the German invasion of Belgium, the UK enters World War I by declaring war on Germany.
On this day in 1944, the secret annex in Amsterdam where Anne Frank and seven others are hiding is discovered by the Gestapo, all are sent to concentration camps.