On this day in 1927, the first Mille Miglia, the legendary car race across Italy, was held.
On this day in 1942, the first “Eichmann transports” to Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps begin.
On this day in 1995, the Schengen Agreement enters into force, abolishing regular border checks between participating member states in Europe.
On this day in 2000, ex-KGB officer Vladimir Putin is elected president of Russia for the first time.
