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MAY 11
Africa: African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights Begins Operations (2006)
What happened: On May 11, 2006, the African Court began formal operations in Arusha, Tanzania.
How and why: Created to complement the African Commission, the court aimed to enforce continental human rights.
Aftermath: Though underused, the court has issued rulings challenging impunity and promoting civil liberties.
Constantinople Dedicated (330 )
What happened: Roman Emperor Constantine the Great formally dedicated the city of Byzantium as the new capital of the Roman Empire, renaming it Constantinople.
How and why: Constantine sought a fresh imperial capital closer to the empire’s troubled eastern frontiers and less vulnerable than Rome. He lavished wealth and architecture on the city, envisioning a “New Rome.”
Aftermath: Constantinople became a thriving hub of trade, culture, and Christianity, enduring as the capital of the Byzantine Empire for over a thousand years.
IBM’s Deep Blue Defeats Garry Kasparov (1997 )
What happened: IBM’s chess supercomputer Deep Blue defeated world champion Garry Kasparov in a six-game match, a landmark in artificial intelligence.
How and why: Deep Blue’s brute-force computation overwhelmed even Kasparov’s strategic genius. Frustrated and suspicious, Kasparov accused IBM of unfair practices.
Aftermath: The victory signaled a new era where machines could outperform humans in intellectual arenas, fueling debates about AI’s future role.
