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On this day 44 bce: Julius Caesar was assasinated
Julius Caesar, a name echoing through the annals of history, is synonymous with power, ambition, and political intrigue. Born into...
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On this day in 2004: Reelection of Vladimir Putin
In March 2004, Vladimir Putin secured his reelection as President of Russia, marking a significant milestone in the nation's political...
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On this day in 1781: The planet Uranus discovered
The enigmatic ice giant Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun, has long captivated astronomers and space enthusiasts alike with...
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On this day in 2009: Bernie Madoff pled guilty to a Ponzi scheme; he was sentenced to 150 years in prison.
Bernie Madoff, once a revered figure on Wall Street, became synonymous with financial fraud when his elaborate Ponzi scheme unraveled...
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On this day in 2020: The World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 outbreak was a pandemic
The year 2020 will be forever marked by the unprecedented global pandemic – COVID-19. Originating in Wuhan, China, the novel...
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On this day in 1969: James Earl Ray pled guilty to murdering American civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr
James Earl Ray, a name forever etched in infamy, is infamous for one heinous act that shook the United States...
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On this day in 1862: Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack
The Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, also known as the Battle of Hampton Roads, marked a historic turning point...
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On this day in 1917: Rioting in Petrograd marked the beginning of the February Revolution and the first stage of the Russian Revolution.
The year 1917 marked a turning point in Russian history, as the nation underwent a seismic shift in its political...
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On this day in 1987: American boxer Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight to acquire the WBA championship
Mike Tyson, born on June 30, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York, is a name synonymous with boxing greatness and controversy....
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On this day in 1924: King Tut’s tomb opened
Title: King Tut's Tomb: Unraveling the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt In the heart of the Valley of the Kings in...
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