Events

Singapore Airlines Flight 006 (October 31, 2000) Singapore Airlines Flight 006 Singapore Airlines Flight 006 attempted takeoff from the wrong runway at Chiang Kai-shek International Airport during severe weather on 31 Oct 2000; 83 people died and 96 survived.

Singapore Grand Prix (Marina Bay Street Circuit) Singapore Grand Prix A Formula One night race through Singapore’s Marina Bay street circuit, noted for its illuminated skyline, tight layout, humid conditions and its inaugural running in 2008.

Sinking of MV Conception (2019) off Santa Cruz Island Sinking of MV Conception A fatal early‑morning fire on the dive boat Conception on Sept. 2, 2019, off Santa Cruz Island, California, resulted in the vessel’s sinking and the deaths of dozens, prompting fed…

Six-Day War (June 1967): overview, causes, and consequences Six-Day War A concise account of the Six-Day War (5–10 June 1967): origins, principal events, territorial changes and longer-term political effects in the Middle East.

Slammiversary (TNA/Impact Wrestling annual pay-per-view) Slammiversary Slammiversary is the annual summer pay-per-view produced by TNA/Impact Wrestling, established to commemorate the company’s founding. It typically features major title matches and h…

2010 Smolensk air disaster Smolensk air disaster On 10 April 2010 a Polish Air Force Tu-154M crashed near Smolensk, Russia, killing 96 people including President Lech Kaczyński. The crash prompted international investigations, co…

Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 A total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, produced a coast-to-coast path of totality across the contiguous United States and partial visibility across the Americas and parts of Eur…

South by Southwest (SXSW): Annual festivals and conferences in Austin South by Southwest South by Southwest (SXSW) is an annual March gathering in Austin, Texas that combines film, music and interactive media conferences, showcases, screenings and industry exhibitions.

Southwest Airlines Flight 1248 — 2005 Midway runway overrun Southwest Airlines Flight 1248 On December 8, 2005, Southwest Airlines Flight 1248 overran the runway while landing at Chicago Midway in snowy conditions, exiting onto a public street and killing a 6-year-old ch…

Soviet invasion of Poland (1939) Soviet invasion of Poland Overview of the Soviet invasion of eastern Poland in September 1939: causes, military campaign, occupation policies, deportations and executions, postwar border changes and memory.

Soyuz 11 (Salyut 1 mission) Soyuz 11 Soviet crewed flight that successfully occupied the first space station, Salyut 1, but ended when the three cosmonauts died from depressurization during reentry, prompting major sa…

Space Shuttle Challenger disaster (January 28, 1986) Space Shuttle Challenger disaster On January 28, 1986, Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds after liftoff, killing seven. A failed O-ring in a right solid rocket booster and managerial lapses prompted a major invest…

Space Shuttle Columbia disaster On February 1, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart during atmospheric reentry after damage from foam striking a wing; all seven crew members were lost. The accident led to a m…

Spanair Flight 5022 crash (20 August 2008) Spanair Flight 5022 Fatal crash of Spanair Flight 5022 after take-off from Madrid–Barajas on 20 August 2008. The accident killed 154 people; investigations cited configuration errors and safety system…

Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire (1519–1521) Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire The military and political campaign led by Hernán Cortés that toppled the Aztec Empire between 1519 and 1521, reshaping central Mexico through alliance, warfare, and epidemic disea…

Splendour in the Grass: Australian winter music festival at North Byron Parklands Splendour in the Grass Splendour in the Grass is an annual July open‑air music festival at North Byron Parklands, Yelgun (near Byron Bay), hosting Australian and international artists across multiple gen…

Srebrenica massacre The July 1995 mass killing of around 8,000 Bosniak men and boys in Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, carried out by Bosnian Serb forces; legally recognised as genocide and a majo…

St. Jude Storm (Cyclone Christian) — October 2013 European windstorm St Jude storm A severe Northwest European windstorm on 27–28 October 2013. Also called Cyclone Christian, it caused widespread damage and 17 deaths, with record gusts in Denmark and major disrup…

Starving Time (Jamestown, winter 1609–1610) Starving Time A severe famine that struck the Jamestown colony in 1609–1610, killing most settlers. Archaeological and documentary evidence documents causes, outcomes, and confirmed instances of…

State funeral: national ceremonies for prominent public figures State funeral State funerals are official public ceremonies held to honor prominent national figures, combining ritual, military honors and public mourning to reflect a country's identity and th…

Stockholm Bloodbath (1520): Mass executions after Christian II's conquest Stockholm Bloodbath Stockholm Bloodbath (1520): mass executions in Stockholm after King Christian II’s conquest, when dozens of Swedish nobles and clergy were killed, provoking national outrage and re…

Stockholm Marathon Annual 42.195 km road race in Stockholm, Sweden, held since 1979. A major city marathon that combines elite competition and mass participation and often doubles as the Swedish nati…

Stoneman Douglas High School shooting (Parkland, Florida, 2018) Stoneman Douglas High School shooting On Feb 14, 2018, a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, killing 17 people. The attack prompted national debate on school safety, gun pol…

Stonewall riots (June–July 1969) Stonewall riots A series of spontaneous demonstrations by members of the LGBTQ+ community in Greenwich Village, New York City, sparked by a police raid on the Stonewall Inn; a turning point in mod…

Storm Area 51: the 2019 viral Facebook event and its aftermath Storm Area 51 A 2019 viral social-media event that jokingly proposed storming the U.S. Air Force base known as Area 51. It highlighted internet humor, official warnings, small real-world gatheri…

STS-1 — Space Shuttle Columbia's First Flight (April 1981) STS-1 STS-1 was the inaugural orbital mission of NASA's Space Shuttle program, flown by Columbia in April 1981. A two-person crew tested the orbiter's systems during a short, 37-orbit te…

STS-122 — Space Shuttle Atlantis delivers Columbus laboratory to the ISS STS-122 STS-122 (Feb 2008) was Space Shuttle Atlantis’s mission that delivered the European Columbus laboratory to the International Space Station, transporting seven crew and completing i…

STS-2 (Space Shuttle mission) STS-2 STS-2 was the second orbital flight of NASA’s Space Shuttle program, flown by Columbia in November 1981. The mission validated reuse of the orbiter, tested systems and carried earl…

Summer Olympic Games The Summer Olympic Games are the leading international multi-sport event held every four years under the International Olympic Committee, tracing roots to ancient Greece and evolvi…

SummerSlam (WWE annual event) SummerSlam SummerSlam is WWE's major annual professional wrestling pay-per-view held each August. It features top championship matches, high-profile storylines and is one of WWE's original 'B…

SummerSlam (1998) — WWF pay-per-view at Madison Square Garden SummerSlam (1998) Overview of SummerSlam (1998), the World Wrestling Federation's 11th SummerSlam held August 30, 1998 at Madison Square Garden; main matches, card details, Attitude Era context and…

SummerSlam (1999): WWF's Attitude-Era Pay-Per-View in Minneapolis SummerSlam (1999) Overview, context, and legacy of SummerSlam (1999), the World Wrestling Federation's August 22, 1999 pay-per-view held at Target Center in Minneapolis during the Attitude Era.

SummerSlam (2000) — WWF pay-per-view held in Raleigh, North Carolina SummerSlam (2000) SummerSlam 2000 was the 13th annual WWF SummerSlam held on August 27, 2000 in Raleigh. Highlights include The Rock retaining the WWF Championship and the first-ever TLC match for t…

SummerSlam (2001) — WWF pay-per-view held in San Jose SummerSlam (2001) SummerSlam 2001 was the fourteenth annual WWF SummerSlam, held Aug 19, 2001 in San Jose. Key moments included The Rock winning the WCW title and a controversial WWF Championship ou…

SummerSlam (2003) — WWE pay-per-view in Phoenix, Arizona SummerSlam (2003) SummerSlam 2003 was the sixteenth annual WWE pay-per-view, held August 24, 2003 at the America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, featuring performers from both Raw and SmackDown.

SummerSlam (2005) – WWE pay-per-view event in Washington, D.C. SummerSlam (2005) Summary of WWE SummerSlam 2005: date, venue, headline matches and outcomes, storylines and significance for the Raw and SmackDown brands.

SummerSlam (2007) — WWE's 20th SummerSlam event SummerSlam (2007) Overview of SummerSlam 2007, the twentieth SummerSlam produced by WWE on August 26, 2007 at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, highlighted by John Cena retaining the WW…

SummerSlam (2008) — WWE pay-per-view in Indianapolis SummerSlam (2008) SummerSlam (2008) was the 21st annual WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view, held August 17, 2008 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, featuring performers from the Raw, SmackDown and ECW…

SummerSlam (2009) — WWE pay-per-view in Los Angeles SummerSlam (2009) WWE's 22nd SummerSlam, held August 23, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. A brand-inclusive pay-per-view featuring eight matches with talent from Raw, SmackDown and ECW.

SummerSlam (2010) — WWE pay-per-view at the Staples Center SummerSlam (2010) SummerSlam 2010 was the 23rd annual WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view, held August 15, 2010 at Los Angeles's Staples Center. The event featured six matches and continued major storylines…

SummerSlam (2012) — WWE pay-per-view at the Staples Center SummerSlam (2012) Annual WWE SummerSlam held August 19, 2012 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles; the 25th edition of WWE's major summer pay-per-view event and part of the promotion's flagship cale…

SummerSlam (2013) SummerSlam (2013) was WWE’s 26th annual SummerSlam pay-per-view, held on August 18, 2013 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, featuring top roster matches and champion…

SummerSlam (2014) SummerSlam (2014) was WWE's annual August pay‑per‑view held at Staples Center in Los Angeles; the event's main event saw Brock Lesnar defeat John Cena for the WWE World Heavyweight…

SummerSlam (2016) WWE's SummerSlam 2016 was held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on August 21; it featured twelve matches including Brock Lesnar vs Randy Orton and Finn Bálor becoming the first WWE U…

SummerSlam (2017): overview, card, and significance SummerSlam (2017) Summary of WWE SummerSlam 2017: event overview, key matches and title changes, historical context, notable moments and legacy from the August 20 show at Barclays Center in Brooklyn…

Sundance Film Festival Annual January film festival in Utah showcasing American and international independent films, competitions, premieres, industry programs, and year‑round artist support from the Sun…

Super Bowl 50 (2016): Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers Super Bowl 50 Super Bowl 50 was played Feb 7, 2016 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24–10. Von Miller was MVP; Coldplay headlined the halftime…

Super Bowl LI — Patriots' record comeback over the Falcons Super Bowl LI Super Bowl LI (Feb 5, 2017) saw the New England Patriots overcome a 28–3 deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons 34–28 in the first Super Bowl to go to overtime.