History
On this day in 1905: Prince Charles (Carl) of Denmark was elected king of Norway as Haakon VII
Prince Carl of Denmark’s election as King Haakon VII marked a decisive moment in Norway’s modern historyWhen Prince Carl of...
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On this day in 2003: Arnold Schwarzenegger inaugurated as governor of California
A new political era beginsArnold Schwarzenegger was inaugurated as governor of California in a ceremony that blended political gravity with...
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On this day in 2006: American economist Milton Friedman died at age 94
Milton Friedman remains one of the most influential and debated economists of the twentieth century, shaping global policy through his...
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On this day in 2001: Microsoft released Xbox
A strategic move into the living roomWhen Microsoft released the first Xbox, it marked a decisive moment in the evolution...
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On this day in 1948: King Charles was born
King Charles faces a defining period as the British monarchy adapts to shifting public expectations, political change, and increasing global...
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On this day in 2015: Terrorist attacks in Paris
On this day in 2015, Paris suffered one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in modern French history, as coordinated assaults...
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On this day in 2011: Berlusconi submits resignation as Italian prime minister amid financial turmoil
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has formally submitted his resignation, marking the end of one of the most turbulent and...
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On this day in 1918: World War I ends
The First World War, one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, came to an end on 11 November 1918...
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On this day in 1982: Soviet statesman and Communist Party leader Leonid Brezhnev died
Leonid Brezhnev led the Soviet Union for nearly two decades, overseeing a period of political stability and global influence but...
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On this day in 2016: Leonard Cohen died at age 82 – video
Born into words before melodyLeonard Cohen’s journey began in Montreal in 1934, in a household steeped in culture and faith....
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