History
On this day in 1980: Solidarity formed in Poland
In the summer of 1980, a wave of strikes swept across Poland, igniting a flame of hope and defiance against...
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On this dai in 2001: The Dow Jones industrial average posted its largest weekly loss since the Great Depression.
On Friday, September 21, 2001, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed at 8,235.81 points, marking the end of one...
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On this day in 1870: Rome incorporated into Italy
Rome's Incorporation into Italy: A Pivotal Moment in Italian Unification The incorporation of Rome into the newly formed Kingdom of...
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On this day in 1781: Los Angeles founded
Los Angeles, the sprawling metropolis known for its entertainment industry, diverse culture, and perpetual sunshine, traces its origins back to...
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On this day in 1971: Qatar officially became independent from the United Kingdom
Qatar officially became independent from the United Kingdom on September 3, 1971, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s history....
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On this day in 1973: English writer J.R.R. Tolkien died at age 81.
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, better known as J.R.R. Tolkien, was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic who became the...
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On this day in 1939: The German invasion of Poland
On September 1, 1939, Nazi Germany launched a massive military assault on Poland, marking the beginning of World War II...
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On this day in 1880: Mary Ann Nichols’s body was found, believed to be the first victim of Jack the Ripper
In the foggy streets of Victorian London's East End, a series of brutal murders in 1888 gave birth to one...
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On this day in 2021: U.S. Troops Leave Afghanistan
On August 30, 2021, the last U.S. military planes departed Kabul airport, marking the end of America's longest war and...
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On this day in 1915; Hollywood icon Ingrid Bergman was born
Ingrid Bergman, born on August 29, 1915, in Stockholm, Sweden, was one of the most talented and versatile actresses of...
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