The Global Reference ArchiveThe Chronicle of
The Chronicle of
Human Existence.
12,630Biographies
12,498Historical Events
2,054Armed Conflicts
995Nobel Laureates
62Inventions
111Countries
Today in History
May 20 · 22 events1778
1778 minor battle of the American Revolutionary War
1778 minor battle of the American Revolutionary War
war
1795
Popular revolt in Paris on 20 May 1795 against the policies of the Thermidorian Convention
Popular revolt in Paris on 20 May 1795 against the policies of the Thermidorian Convention
politics
1811
1811 naval battle fought off Tamatave in Madagascar between British and French frigate squ
1811 naval battle fought off Tamatave in Madagascar between British and French frigate squadrons during the Napoleonic Wars
war
1815
1815 treaty between Naples and Austria
1815 treaty between Naples and Austria
politics
1815
1815 conflict of the Napoleonic Wars
1815 conflict of the Napoleonic Wars
war
Macro Indicators
Global Data HubTrillions USD
Years at birth
% annual
Tons per capita
The Encyclopedia Matrix
Famous People
12,630 recordsBirthdays
366 day pagesDeaths
366 day pagesWars & Conflicts
2,054 recordsHistorical Events
12,498 eventsNobel Prizes
995 laureatesInventions
62 recordsEmpires
1,406 realmsDynasties
Royal lineagesTreaties
0 treatiesPeriods & Eras
Historical spansDisasters
1,430 recordsPlaces
Historic sitesPopulation Data
111 nationsEconomic Data
Macro indicatorsChronology of Conflicts
Explore Military HistoryArchives by Nation State
Browse All 111 CountriesTimeline Navigation
All YearsExplore centuries for key events, births, and deaths per decade.
Nobel Laureates
2025 Winners →The Nobel Prize Archive
Complete records of all 995 laureates across 6 categories since 1901.