15 August - The Panama Canal opened to traffic

On 15 August 1914, The Panama Canal opened to traffic with the transit of the cargo ship SS Ancon.

It was a monumental engineering achievement that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, revolutionizing global trade and maritime transportation. The canal drastically reduced the travel time and distance required for ships to navigate between the two oceans, providing a shortcut through the isthmus of Panama. This historic event had far-reaching implications for international commerce and geopolitics, facilitating the movement of goods and people between the Atlantic and Pacific regions.