History
On this day in 1998: Daniel arap Moi was sworn in as president of Kenya for his fifth consecutive term
When Daniel arap Moi was sworn in for his fifth consecutive term as president of Kenya, the ceremony marked a...
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On this day in 2010: Burj Khalifa opens in Dubai, redefining the limits of architecture
The official opening of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai marked a defining moment in modern architectural history, as the United...
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On this day in 1977: Apple was incorporated by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
Apple was formally incorporated on 3 January 1977 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, marking the moment when a small,...
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On this day in 1999: Europe changed its money overnight
Europe’s transition to a single currency remains one of the most ambitious economic transformations in modern history, reshaping daily life,...
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On this day in 1999: The Soviet Union legally ceased to exist
The Soviet Union formally came to an end on 26 December 1991, closing the chapter on one of the most...
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On this day in 1922: The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was established
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was formally established on 30 December 1922, marking a decisive moment in 20th-century...
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On this day in 2022: Brazilian football legend Pelé died at age 82
Pelé is widely regarded as the greatest footballer in history, a player whose influence transcended sport and reshaped how football...
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On this day in 2008: John Atta Mills elected president in Ghana’s historic democratic transition
John Evans Atta Mills was elected president of Ghana in a tightly contested election that marked a defining moment in...
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On this day in 1958: Che Guevara’s seizure of an armoured train hastened the end of the Cuban Revolution
In late December 1958, a decisive battle unfolded in the central Cuban city of Santa Clara, where rebel forces led...
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On this day: Boxing Day is celebrated as a public holiday in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand
Boxing Day: from charitable roots to a global day off Boxing Day, observed on 26 December, is a public holiday...
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