Dossier №280

1,978 AD

Louise Brown is born, becoming the first baby conceived through in vitro fertilization.

This question uses 1978 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

Her birth followed an experimental fertility treatment developed in Britain.

1,973 AD

Arab oil-exporting states announce an embargo against countries supporting Israel during the October War.

This question uses 1973 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The embargo contributed to sharply higher oil prices and fuel shortages.

1,897 AD

Theodor Herzl convenes the First Zionist Congress in Basel.

This question uses 1897 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

Delegates adopted the Basel Program and established the Zionist Organization.

1,587 AD

Mary, Queen of Scots, is executed at Fotheringhay Castle.

This question uses 1587 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

She had been convicted of involvement in a plot against Elizabeth I after years of captivity in England.

1,994 AD

Jeff Bezos founds the company that becomes Amazon.

This question uses 1994 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The business began in Bellevue, Washington, with plans for an online bookstore.