History
On this day in 1850: Richard Wagner’s opera Lohengrin was performed for the first time
Richard Wagner, a towering figure in the world of classical music, left an indelible mark on the operatic landscape with...
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On this day in 2008: Democratic politician Barack Obama became the first African American to be nominated for the presidency
In 2008, Barack Obama, a relatively young U.S. Senator from Illinois, captured the nation's attention and made history with his...
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On this day in 1975: Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I died at age 83, possibly assassinated.
Haile Selassie I, born Tafari Makonnen in 1892, was the last Emperor of Ethiopia, reigning from 1930 to 1974. His...
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On this day in 1944: Paris liberated
On August 25, 1944, Paris, the City of Light, emerged from the darkness of Nazi occupation as Allied forces and...
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On this day in 2011: Steve Jobs resigned as CEO of Apple, and he died less than two months later.
Steve Jobs (1955-2011) stands as one of the most influential figures in modern technology, transforming multiple industries through his innovative...
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On this day in 1973: A botched bank robbery in Stockholm resulted in a hostage situation, giving rise to the term “Stockholm syndrome.”
Stockholm Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where hostages develop positive feelings, empathy, or even affection towards their captors. This counterintuitive...
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On this day in 2004: The Scream by Edvard Munch, was stolen from the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway
Edvard Munch's "The Scream" is one of the most recognizable and influential paintings in the history of modern art. Created...
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On this day in 1911: Mona Lisa stolen
On August 21, 1911, the art world was shaken to its core when the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece,...
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On this day in 1940. Leon Trotsky was assassinated by a Stalinist agent in Mexico.
Leon Trotsky, born Lev Davidovich Bronstein in 1879, was a pivotal figure in the Russian Revolution and early Soviet state....
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On this day in 1883: French fashion designer Coco Chanel was born.
Coco Chanel (1883-1971) was a French fashion designer who revolutionized women's clothing and left an indelible mark on 20th-century fashion....
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