History
‘Yanukovych impeached after mass protests reshape Ukraine’s political future
Ukraine entered a decisive new chapter in February 2014 when president Viktor Yanukovych was impeached following weeks of nationwide demonstrations...
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On this day in 1916: The Battle of Verdun began
On this day in 1916, the Battle of Verdun began, marking the start of what would become one of the...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 1956: The Soviet Union launched the core module of the space station Mir
The Soviet Union launched the core module of the Mir space station in February 1986, marking the beginning of what...
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On this day in 2019: Fashion designer and photographer Karl Lagerfeld died in Paris
Karl Lagerfeld — the prolific fashion designer, creative director, and photographer — has died in Paris, closing the chapter on...
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On this day in 1930: Pluto discovered by Clyde Tombaugh
On 18 February 1930, a faint moving dot on a set of photographic plates revealed a new world at the...
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On this day in 1979: China invaded Vietnam
China launched a full-scale invasion of Vietnam on 17 February 1979, marking one of the most abrupt and politically charged...
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On this day in 2024: Navalny’s final stand: Russia’s most famous dissident dies in custody at 47
Aleksey Navalny, the anti-corruption campaigner who rose from blogger to become Russia’s most internationally recognised opposition figure, has died aged...
Read moreDetailsToday: 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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