On this day in 1947: Independence for India
In 1947, India embarked on a historic journey towards independence, marking the culmination of decades of struggle against British colonial...
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On this day in 2016: Usain Bolt won the 100-metres at the Rio de Janeiro Games, becoming the first person to win the event in three consecutive Olympics
Usain Bolt, a name synonymous with speed and athleticism, has left an indelible mark on the world of sports. Born...
On this day in 2014: Actor and comedian Robin Williams died by suicide
Robin Williams, a name that forever echoes through the halls of comedy, left an indelible mark on the world of...
On this day in 1792: Louis XVI of France imprisoned
Louis XVI, a pivotal figure in French history, was the last reigning monarch of France before the French Revolution plunged...
On this day in 1988: Canadian hockey player Wayne Gretzky was traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings,
Wayne Gretzky, often referred to as "The Great One," is a name that resonates deeply within the world of ice...
On this day in 1974: Resignation of U.S. President Nixon
Richard M. Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, is forever intertwined with the infamous Watergate scandal, a defining...
On this day in 1960: Côte d’Ivoire gained independence from France
Côte d'Ivoire, a West African nation with a rich cultural heritage, embarked on a determined journey to gain independence from...
On this day in 1944: The secret annex in Amsterdam where Anne Frank was hiding was discovered by the Gestapo
In the midst of World War II, as the Nazi regime spread its dark shadow across Europe, a young girl's...
On this day in 1492: Columbus’s first transatlantic voyage begun, born in Mallorca or Genoa?
In 1492, the world witnessed a momentous event that would change the course of history forever. Christopher Columbus, an Italian...
On this day in 1990: Iraq invaded Kuwait
On August 2, 1990, at about 2 a.m. local time, Iraqi forces invade Kuwait, Iraq’s tiny, oil-rich neighbor. Kuwait’s defense...
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