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Today: Valentine’s Day marks the feast of St Valentine
Today is Valentine’s Day — a date recognised worldwide for romance, affection, and symbolic gestures of love — but its...
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On this day in 1997: The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished above 7,000 for the first time
4 Dow crosses 7,000 for the first time, marking a defining moment for US markets The Dow Jones Industrial Average...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 1818: Chile’s independence from Spain declared
Chile’s declaration of independence marked a decisive break from Spanish rule Chile formally declared its independence from Spain on 12...
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On this day in 2012: American rhythm-and-blues singer Whitney Houston died at age 48 – Video
Few artists in modern music history have matched the vocal power, commercial impact and cultural resonance of Whitney Houston, whose...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 1984: Soviet Premier Yury Andropov died 15 months after succeeding Leonid Brezhnev
Yury Andropov, the former head of the Soviet Union, died just 15 months after taking office, bringing to a close...
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On this day in 1976: The film classic Taxi Driver, directed by Martin Scorsese, had its world premiere – Video
On this day in 1976, Taxi Driver — directed by Martin Scorsese — had its world premiere, introducing audiences to...
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On this day in 1974: Grenada gained independence from the United Kingdom.
Grenada marked a defining chapter in its modern history when it formally gained independence from United Kingdom, becoming a sovereign...
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On this day in 1945: Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley was born
Bob Marley rose from modest beginnings in rural Jamaica to become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th...
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On this day in 1917: Mexico adopted its present constitution
On this day in 1917, Mexico formally adopted its present constitution, marking one of the most consequential moments in Latin...
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On this day in 1945: Yalta Conference opened
On this day in 1945, the Yalta Conference opened in Crimea, bringing together the Allied leaders at a decisive moment...
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