Events

Electric Gardens (EG Festival) Electric Gardens Electric Gardens is a medium-sized annual music festival held at Mount Ephraim, Faversham, Kent, usually on an early-August weekend. First held in 2006, it combines live bands, DJs…

Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) — annual video game industry trade show Electronic Entertainment Expo E3 is a major annual trade event for the video game industry, first held in 1995. Organized by the Entertainment Software Association, it showcases new games, hardware, services an…

Elfstedentocht: the Dutch Eleven Cities ice skating tour Elfstedentocht The Elfstedentocht is a long-distance ice skating tour across eleven Frisian towns. Held only in sufficiently cold winters, it is a national sporting and cultural event in the Neth…

Elimination Chamber (WWE match and pay-per-view event) Elimination Chamber A WWE match type and annual pay-per-view event featuring a large steel chamber, timed pod entries, and successive eliminations; introduced as a branded PPV in 2010 and known for hi…

Elimination Chamber (2010) — WWE pay-per-view in St. Louis Elimination Chamber (2010) WWE Elimination Chamber (2010) was a February pay-per-view held at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis featuring two Elimination Chamber title matches and multiple undercard champion…

Elimination Chamber (2011) — WWE pay-per-view event in Oakland Elimination Chamber (2011) Overview of WWE's Elimination Chamber (2011), its match format, outcomes, historical context and aftermath, including John Cena and Edge winning Chamber matches and title implicati…

Elimination Chamber (2013) — WWE pay-per-view event Elimination Chamber (2013) WWE's Elimination Chamber (2013), held Feb 17 in New Orleans, featured The Rock retaining the WWE Championship and Jack Swagger winning the Chamber to challenge for the World Heavy…

Elimination Chamber (2014) WWE pay-per-view held February 23, 2014 in Minneapolis featuring a six-man Elimination Chamber title defence by Randy Orton and a featured tag clash: The Wyatt Family vs. The Shiel…

Elimination Chamber (2015) — WWE pay-per-view in Corpus Christi, Texas Elimination Chamber (2015) Overview of WWE's Elimination Chamber (2015): date, venue, format, headline matches including the first tag-team Chamber bout and the Ambrose–Rollins finish, plus reception and aft…

Elopement (marriage) A private or secret marriage ceremony typically held with few witnesses. Covers definitions, forms, cultural history, legal and social issues, and modern trends like courthouse or…

Emergency: Definition, Types, Response and Preparedness Emergency An emergency is an event or condition requiring immediate action to protect health, life, property, or the environment. Overview of types, response systems, planning, and distingui…

Emirates Flight 521 accident (3 August 2016) Emirates Flight 521 Emirates Flight 521 crash-landed at Dubai International Airport on 3 August 2016. One firefighter was killed and 39 people injured; the Boeing 777 was badly damaged and later inves…

Engagement (promise to marry) Engagement An engagement is the period and pledge between a marriage proposal and the wedding, marked by social, cultural and sometimes legal practices such as rings, announcements, ceremonie…

Enniskillen bombing (1987) Enniskillen bombing A Provisional IRA bomb exploded near the cenotaph at Enniskillen during a Remembrance Sunday service on 8 November 1987, killing civilians, injuring others and provoking widespread…

Enthronement: ceremonial seating of a sovereign or spiritual leader Enthronement Enthronement is the formal ceremony in which a monarch or religious leader is seated on a throne to mark assumption of office. It emphasizes symbolic authority and may differ from…

Erfurt massacre (Gutenberg-Gymnasium shooting, 2002) Erfurt massacre A fatal school shooting at the Gutenberg-Gymnasium in Erfurt, Germany, on 26 April 2002. The attack killed teachers, staff, students and a police officer and prompted national deba…

Eritrean–Ethiopian War (1998–2000): causes, course and consequences Eritrean–Ethiopian War A brief account of the 1998–2000 Eritrean–Ethiopian War: origins in contested borders, major phases of fighting, humanitarian impact, arbitration and long-term diplomatic consequen…

Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Fatal crash of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 near Bishoftu, Ethiopia on 10 March 2019 that killed 157 and triggered global groundings, investigations, and changes to aircraft certification an…

Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 1996 hijacking and ditching of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 767 near the Comoros Islands; many lives lost and subsequent reviews of security, fuel planning and ditching procedures.

Ethnic cleansing: definition, methods, history and legal distinctions Ethnic cleansing Ethnic cleansing is the coercive removal of an ethnic or religious group from a territory. This article explains its aims, common methods, historical development, legal status, and…

Eureka Stockade (1854) — miners' uprising at Ballarat, Victoria Eureka Stockade An 1854 armed protest by gold miners at Ballarat, Victoria, against licensing and representation; became a pivotal event in Australian political reform and national symbolism.

Euromaidan: Ukraine's 2013–2014 mass protests and their aftermath Euromaidan Euromaidan was a wave of pro-European protests and civil unrest in Ukraine (2013–2014) that began over an EU association decision and evolved into a broader political crisis.

European migrant crisis: causes, response and consequences European migrant crisis A neutral overview of the European migrant crisis: origins, main migration routes, policy responses, humanitarian impact and longer-term political effects across the EU.

Eurovision Song Contest An annual international song competition organized by the European Broadcasting Union since 1956, featuring live televised performances from participating countries and a combined…

Eurovision Song Contest 2007 The 52nd Eurovision Song Contest, held in Helsinki in May 2007, featured a record 42 countries. Serbia won with a non-English entry; the event reflected stylistic shifts and expand…

Eurovision Song Contest 2008 — Belgrade, Serbia Eurovision Song Contest 2008 The 2008 Eurovision Song Contest took place in Belgrade, Serbia. It introduced two semifinals, featured 43 entries and was won by Russia's Dima Bilan with the song "Believe".

Eurovision Song Contest 2009 — Moscow Eurovision Song Contest 2009 The 54th Eurovision Song Contest took place in Moscow in May 2009. Forty-two countries competed; Norway's Alexander Rybak won with "Fairytale" after two semi-finals and a televised…

Eurovision Song Contest 2010 The 2010 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Oslo, Norway. Forty countries took part in two semi-finals and a final in late May; Germany won with Lena's “Satellite.”

Eurovision Song Contest 2011 — Düsseldorf edition Eurovision Song Contest 2011 Overview of the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest in Düsseldorf: host selection, format, dates, winner (Azerbaijan), and notable developments from that year’s competition.

Eurovision Song Contest 2012 (Baku) Eurovision Song Contest 2012 The 57th Eurovision Song Contest took place in Baku, Azerbaijan in May 2012. Sweden's Loreen won with "Euphoria". The contest featured 42 countries, a new venue and debates about h…

Eurovision Song Contest 2013 The 58th Eurovision Song Contest took place in Malmö, Sweden in May 2013. Petra Mede hosted the shows; Denmark won with Emmelie de Forest's "Only Teardrops", marking Denmark's thir…

Eurovision Song Contest 2014 — Copenhagen, Denmark Eurovision Song Contest 2014 The 59th Eurovision Song Contest took place in Copenhagen in May 2014. Austria won with Conchita Wurst; semifinals were 6 and 8 May and the grand final on 10 May. Hosted after Denm…

Eurovision Song Contest 2015 — 60th edition in Vienna Eurovision Song Contest 2015 The 60th Eurovision Song Contest took place in Vienna, Austria in May 2015. Forty countries competed, Australia participated as a special guest and Sweden won. Hosted at the Wiener…

Eurovision Song Contest 2016 The 61st Eurovision Song Contest, held in Stockholm in May 2016, featured 42 countries, a revised voting system, and the Ukrainian winner Jamala with the song “1944”.

Eurovision Song Contest 2017 — Kyiv, Ukraine (62nd edition) Eurovision Song Contest 2017 The 62nd Eurovision Song Contest took place in Kyiv, Ukraine, from 9–13 May 2017. Portugal won with Salvador Sobral's "Amar pelos dois". The event featured two semifinals and a gra…

Eurovision Song Contest 2018 The 63rd Eurovision Song Contest was held in Lisbon, Portugal in May 2018. Israel's Netta won with 'Toy'. The contest featured semi-finals and a televised grand final with entries…

Eurovision Song Contest 2019 The 64th Eurovision Song Contest, staged in Tel Aviv in May 2019 after Israel's 2018 win; won by Duncan Laurence for the Netherlands with the song "Arcade".

Eurovision Song Contest 2020 The Eurovision Song Contest 2020 was planned for Rotterdam after the Netherlands won in 2019, but it was cancelled because of the COVID‑19 pandemic. The EBU produced a replacement…

Eurovision Song Contest 2021 The 65th Eurovision Song Contest, held in Rotterdam 18–22 May 2021 after the 2020 cancellation. Forty nations were set to enter; 39 took part. Italy won with Måneskin’s “Zitti e bu…

Evacuation: Definition, Types, Planning, and Practical Considerations Evacuation Evacuation is the organized removal of people from danger zones. This article explains meaning, common triggers, planning components, types, and practical challenges for safe withd…

Evacuation Day (New York, 1783) Evacuation Day (New York) Evacuation Day marks November 25, 1783, when British forces withdrew from Manhattan and General George Washington led Continental troops back into New York City, ending British occ…

Event (occurrence): definition, types, and distinctions Event A concise encyclopedic entry on events: what they are, common characteristics, how the term is used across disciplines, and how events differ from processes and other phenomena.

Exhibition — organized public presentation of objects, ideas and products Exhibition An exhibition is a temporary or permanent arranged presentation of objects, works or services for public viewing, education, commerce or cultural exchange.

Expedition: Purposeful Long-Distance Journeys and Their Roles Expedition A concise encyclopedia entry on expeditions: organized long journeys undertaken for exploration, science, military, commerce, or adventure; covers characteristics, history, plannin…

Expo Tel Aviv: Israel’s principal fairgrounds and convention center Expo Tel Aviv Expo Tel Aviv (Ganei HaTaarucha) is a major fairground and convention complex in northern Tel Aviv, hosting trade shows, conferences, concerts and outdoor events across multiple ha…

Extreme Rules (2009) Extreme Rules (2009) was a WWE pay-per-view on June 7, 2009 at New Orleans Arena. It was the first to use the 'Extreme Rules' name while continuing the One Night Stand lineage and…

Extreme Rules (2010) WWE's Extreme Rules 2010 was a hardcore-themed pay-per-view held April 25, 2010 at the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. It was the second event promoted under the Extreme…

Extreme Rules (2011) — WWE pay-per-view event Extreme Rules (2011) Extreme Rules (2011) was a WWE pay-per-view held May 1, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. The show continued the annual Extreme Rules concept, featuring matches with hardcore or nonstandard…