1) The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 brought the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war during the Cold War.

2) The concept of compound interest can be attributed to the ancient Babylonians, who used it in their banking practices.

3) The Olympic Games, originating in ancient Greece, were revived in 1896 and are now held every four years, bringing together athletes from around the world.

4) The musical "Hamilton" has won numerous awards, including 11 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.