People in History
The people behind the moments: leaders, scientists, explorers and ordinary people whose choices changed what came next.
2022
2022 · Art & Literature
Annie Ernaux is named Nobel literature laureate
October 6, 20222019
2019 · Politics
The House of Representatives Impeaches Donald Trump
December 18, 20192018
2018 · Politics
Jamal Khashoggi is killed in Istanbul
October 2, 20182015
2015 · Crime & Justice
Nine worshippers are murdered at Emanuel AME Church
June 17, 20152013
2013 · Crime & Justice
Shahzad Luqman is murdered in Athens
January 17, 20132010
2010 · Politics
Mohamed Bouazizi's Protest Helps Spark Tunisia's Uprising
December 17, 20102008
2008 · Crime & Justice
Bernard Madoff Is Arrested
December 11, 2008
2008 · Politics
Barack Obama Is Elected the First African American President
November 4, 20082006
2006 · Politics
Saddam Hussein Is Executed
December 30, 20062004
2004 · Politics
Taiwan’s president is wounded on the eve of an election
March 19, 20042003
2003 · War & Conflict
Saddam Hussein Is Captured
December 13, 20032003
2003 · Politics