The assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri
On February 14, 2005, a massive car bomb exploded in Beirut, killing Hariri and 21 others. The attack was widely blamed on Syrian forces, who were occupying Lebanon at the time. The assassination sparked massive protests in Lebanon and ultimately led to the withdrawal of Syrian troops. The assassination remains unsolved, but its impact on Lebanon and the region is undeniable.

Dolly the sheep, the world’s first cloned animal, was put to death at the age of six
Dolly had developed progressive lung disease and was euthanized to prevent further suffering. Her death sparked controversy and debate over the ethics of animal cloning, as well as the possible health risks of cloned animals. Nevertheless, Dolly remains a remarkable scientific achievement and an icon of genetic engineering.

The first meeting of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament
This historic event came just months after Israel’s founding as a nation, and it established a new form of democratic government for the Jewish people. The Knesset has since served as the legislative and governing body of Israel, and it has played a crucial role in shaping the country’s history and future.

Patent was granted to Alexander Graham Bell for the telephone
Bell’s original patent described a method of “transmitting vocal or other sounds telegraphically,” a feat that had never before been accomplished. The telephone was initially met with skepticism, but its practicality and usefulness soon became apparent.