Kosovo declares its independence
Kosovo had been a province of Serbia for decades, and its declaration of independence sparked protests from the Serbian government and condemnation from Russia and China. Despite this opposition, Kosovo was quickly recognized as an independent state by a number of countries, including the United States and much of the European Union.

Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is jailed for life
Dahmer, who was arrested in 1991, was found guilty in 1992 of the murders of 17 young men and boys, many of whom he had lured to his apartment and then killed and dismembered.

The “Armory Show” opens in New York
The 1913 “Armory Show” was a pivotal moment in the history of modern art in the United States. The show, held at the 69th Regiment Armory in New York City, was the first major exhibition of European modern art in the United States, featuring works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Marcel Duchamp.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was founded in Geneva
The ICRC’s precursor, the “Committee for Relief to Wounded Soldiers,” was founded in 1861 by Swiss businessman Henry Dunant, who was inspired to take action after witnessing the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino. Since its founding, the ICRC has worked to provide humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict and natural disasters around the world.