The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact was named after Stalin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Molotov (also known as First Deputy Premier), and Hitler’s Foreign Minister von Ribbentro...
This day in 1944 marked the beginning of the conference in Dumbarton Oaks, famous for the establishment of the United Nations. This conference took place during World War...
Politician Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President of the United States, was born on this day in 1833. It is interesting to note that his grandfather, William Henry Harriso...
Famous communist Leon Trotsky was assassinated on this day. The assassination took place in Mexico, where Trotsky had been living since he was exiled from the USSR after...
One of the most dangerous border incidents between North and South Korea took place on this day. The so-called Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between the two countries contains...
The Arab state of Bahrain, situated in the Persian Gulf, achieved its independence on this day in 1971. Bahrain is a wealthy country, but covers only a small area – only...
On this day in 1960 the Republic of Congo with its capital Brazzaville achieved independence. This Congo, which used to carry the name Zaire, should not be confused with...
Nazi politician Baron Konstantin von Neurath died on this day. He is best-known for being the Third Reich’s foreign minister from 1932 until 1938. As the head of the Germ...