On this day in 1940: German tank forces under Major General Erwin Rommel crossed the Seine
Erwin Rommel, known as the "Desert Fox," was a highly skilled German military officer and one of the most renowned...
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On this day in 2018: American chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain, died by suicide
Anthony Bourdain was an iconic figure in the culinary world, renowned for his captivating storytelling, adventurous spirit, and unfiltered approach...
On this day in 1982: Graceland opened up to the public
It's been more than 40 years since the untimely death of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. But...
On this day in 1944: The normandy Invasion begun
On the morning of June 6th, 1944, the Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in history. In a scene...
On this day in 1968: While running for U.S. president, Robert F. Kennedy was fatally shot
Robert F. Kennedy, often known as RFK, was an influential figure in American politics and an advocate for social justice...
On this day in 2006: Montenegro’s parliament declared the republic’s independence
It is hard to believe that just a few decades ago, the small Balkan state of Montenegro was part of...
On this day 1953: Elizabeth II crowned queen
It was the summer of 1952 and the world was anxiously awaiting the coronation of a young woman poised to...
On this day in 1980: Ted Turner’s CNN began 24-hour live news broadcasts
Picture a world without CNN: no news networks to keep the public informed on current events, no 24-hour coverage of...
On this day in 1962: Adolf Eichmann hanged
On April 11th, 1960, a team of Mossad agents apprehended one of the most notorious figures of the Holocaust, Adolf...
On this day in 1911: The first Indianapolis 500 automobile race was run in Indianapolis
It was a sunny day in May 1911, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was packed with 80,000 eager spectators. The...
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