On this day in Europe - 4 May
4 May 2026
On this day in 1814, Emperor Napoleon lands on the island of Elba to begin the first of two exiles.
On this day in 1945, during World War II, German forces in Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands surrender unconditionally at Lüneburger Heide.
On this day in 1949, the entire Torino football team is killed in a plane crash returning from a match in Lisbon.
On this day in 1990, Latvia declares independence from the Soviet Union.
On this day in 1945, during World War II, German forces in Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands surrender unconditionally at Lüneburger Heide.
On this day in 1949, the entire Torino football team is killed in a plane crash returning from a match in Lisbon.
On this day in 1990, Latvia declares independence from the Soviet Union.