In 1938, a radio broadcast of 'War of the Worlds' caused panic among some listeners.
Fact #785
👍 0 · 👎 0
More History Facts
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the city of Pompeii.
Fact #812 · History
The Persian Empire built a vast administrative system.
Fact #653 · History
Ancient supercontinents existed long before modern continents formed.
Fact #719 · History
The United Nations was founded in 1945.
Fact #597 · History
The 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption disrupted European air travel.
Fact #846 · History
In 2002, scientists recreated ancient pigments to understand historical art techniques.
Fact #1009 · History
The Magna Carta influenced later democratic principles.
Fact #616 · History
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was triggered by a massive undersea earthquake.
Fact #807 · History
Want more facts?
We have over 11,491 facts across 15 categories.