Explanation

• Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is credited with this statement.
• He strongly opposed slavery and worked to abolish it in the U.S..
• The quote reflects his belief that slavery was morally unacceptable under any circumstances.

Additional information:

• American Civil War: 1861–1865
• Emancipation Proclamation: Freed slaves in Confederate states
• Gettysburg Address (1863): Famous speech on equality and democracy
• Born: 1809, Kentucky, USA
• Assassinated: 1865, Washington D.C., USA

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

Lionel Lukin was a British carriage builder and inventor of the lifeboat in 1785.

Henry Greathead, the first purpose-built, operational lifeboat, named Original, in 1790

Explanation

• Country: Germany
• Born: 18 December 1913
• Died: 8 October 1992
• Position: Chancellor of West Germany (1969–1974)
• Award: Nobel Peace Prize (1971) for improving East–West relations

Last verified on 11-03-2026

Explanation

Zohran Mamdani, 34, a progressive politician, took office as the 112th mayor of NYC.

On January 1, 2026

Additional information

The initial ceremony was conducted by NY Attorney General Letitia James

He used two copies of the Holy Quran, one belonging to his grandfather and another historically significant copy.

Explanation

• Charles Babbage is known as the Father of the Computer.
• He designed the more advanced Analytical Engine, which featured a "Mill" (CPU) and a "Store" (memory).

Additional information 

• He was anwas an English polymath
• Born: 26 December 1791 London, England
• Died: 18 October 1871 (aged 79) London, England
• 
  

Last updated on 09-03-2026