On this day in Europe - 01 March
1 March 2026
On this day in 1562, dozens of Huguenots are murdered in the Massacre of Wassy in France, marking the start of the French Wars of Religion.
On this day in 1896, Henri Becquerel discovers radioactivity.
On this day in 1974, Stephen Hawking publishes his groundbreaking paper “Black hole explosions” introducing the idea of ‘Hawking radiation’.
On this day in 1896, Henri Becquerel discovers radioactivity.
On this day in 1974, Stephen Hawking publishes his groundbreaking paper “Black hole explosions” introducing the idea of ‘Hawking radiation’.