History
On this day in 2001:Apple introduced iTunes, and with the year’s later debut of the iPod, revolutionized digital music.
In the early 2000s, Apple Inc. introduced two groundbreaking products that would forever change the way people listen to music:...
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On this day in 2016: El Chapo was captured in Los Mochis after escaping prison some six months earlier
Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the infamous Mexican drug lord, captivated the world with his audacious criminal empire that spanned decades....
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On this day in 1610: Galileo’s discovery of Jupiter’s four moons
Galileo Galilei, an Italian astronomer, physicist, and polymath, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the...
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On this day in 2021: Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol,
The storming of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, stands as an indelible mark on the pages of...
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On this day in 1973: Bruce Springsteen released his debut album, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.
Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen. It was produced from June through October 1972 by Mike...
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On this day in 1521: Pope Leo X issued the papal bull Decet Romanum Pontificem, excommunicating Martin Luther
In the tumultuous year of 1521, Martin Luther found himself at the epicenter of a theological and political storm that...
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On this day in 1967: Ronald Reagan was sworn in as governor of California.
Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, left an indelible mark on American history through his charismatic...
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On this day in 2002: Euro introduced in Europe
In the early hours of January 1, 2002, a historic event unfolded across 12 European countries, marking a significant step...
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On this day in 1999: Russian President Boris Yeltsin resigned, and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin became acting president
In the tumultuous year of 1999, Russia witnessed a pivotal moment in its political landscape as Boris Yeltsin, the first...
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On this day in 1922: The union of Soviet Socialist Republics established
The year 1922 marked a critical juncture in the history of the Soviet Union, as the Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir...
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