On this day in Europe - 9 August
9 August 2026
On this day in 1137, construction begins of the campanile that would become internationally famous as the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
On this day in 1898, Rudolf Diesel patents his internal combustion engine, later known as the diesel engine.
On this day in 2020, in a disputed election Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko officially wins 80% but unofficially loses over 60% of the votes to opposition candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
On this day in 1898, Rudolf Diesel patents his internal combustion engine, later known as the diesel engine.
On this day in 2020, in a disputed election Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko officially wins 80% but unofficially loses over 60% of the votes to opposition candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.