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2005: First YouTube Video Uploaded

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2005: First YouTube Video Uploaded

The video clip “Me at the zoo” lasts only 19 seconds and shows Jawed Karim’s visit to the San Diego zoo. ...

The video clip “Me at the zoo” lasts only 19 seconds and shows Jawed Karim’s visit to the San Diego zoo. The first video was uploaded to the YouTube internet service on this day in 2005. The clip is n ...

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1949: The Netherlands Annex Part of Germany after World War II

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1949: The Netherlands Annex Part of Germany after World War II

After the end of World War II, plans existed to increase Dutch territory by 30 to 50 percent at the expen ...

After the end of World War II, plans existed to increase Dutch territory by 30 to 50 percent at the expense of Germany. On this day in 1949 the Netherlands annexed German territory next to the Dutch-G ...

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1661: The Origins of the Official Crown of the British Monarch

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1661: The Origins of the Official Crown of the British Monarch

St. Edward’s Crown contains 444 precious gems and is made of pure gold. This day in 1661 marked the coron ...

St. Edward’s Crown contains 444 precious gems and is made of pure gold. This day in 1661 marked the coronation of British king Charles II in the famous Westminster Abbey near London (unlike today, Wes ...

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1897: Lucius Clay – General at the Head of Post-War Occupied Germany

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1897: Lucius Clay – General at the Head of Post-War Occupied Germany

General Lucius Clay, one of the most famous American military commanders in the 20th century, was born on ...

General Lucius Clay, one of the most famous American military commanders in the 20th century, was born on this day. He is known in particular for his role in Germany after World War II, when he was mi ...

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1985: Coca-Cola Changes the Flavor and Sparks a Customers’ Revolt

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1985: Coca-Cola Changes the Flavor and Sparks a Customers’ Revolt

On this day, Coca-Cola made one of the most famous moves in the history of marketing. It changed the ta ...

On this day, Coca-Cola made one of the most famous moves in the history of marketing. It changed the taste of their drinks in order to become more competitive. It was encouraged by a gradual decline ...

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1348: The Highest English Order of Chivalry – The Order of the Garter

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1348: The Highest English Order of Chivalry – The Order of the Garter

The highest English order of chivalry – the Order of the Garter – was founded on this day in 1348. Specif ...

The highest English order of chivalry – the Order of the Garter – was founded on this day in 1348. Specifically, St George’s Day falls on that day, and he is the patron of the Order and the whole of E ...

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1616: Did Miguel Cervantes and William Shakespeare Die the Same Day?

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1616: Did Miguel Cervantes and William Shakespeare Die the Same Day?

World Book Day is celebrated on this day because it was once thought that both Miguel Cervantes and Willi ...

World Book Day is celebrated on this day because it was once thought that both Miguel Cervantes and William Shakespeare died on 23 April 1616. However, while it was beleived that they both died on the ...

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1791: James Buchanan: The President of the United States who was an Ambassador to the Russian Empire

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1791: James Buchanan: The President of the United States who was an Ambassador to the Russian Empire

James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States, was born on this day in 1791. It is very interes ...

James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States, was born on this day in 1791. It is very interesting that had been the United States Ambassador to the Russian Empire a quarter of a century be ...

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1890: Tallest Church Completed (161.5 meters)

1740: Prussian King Frederick II the Great Accedes to the Throne

1469: King Manuel I of Portugal – Ruler of the Sea from Brazil to China

1962: The Execution of Adolf Eichmann in Israel

1809: Death of Jean Lannes – One of Napoleon’s Most Daring and Talented Generals

1990: First Multiparty Parliament in Croatia

1975: European Space Agency (ESA) Founded

1934: Russian General Alexey Leonov – First Man to Walk in Space

1868: Last Public Execution in Vienna

1536: Henry VIII Marries his Third Wife only 11 Days after his Second Wife’s Execution

1948: The First UN Peacekeepers

1900: Why was the Capital of Chad Named after a Frenchman?

1814: What Became of Napoleon’s Divorced Wife, Josephine?

1954: First Bilderberg Conference

1953: The First Conquest of Mount Everest was made by a New Zealander

2005: First YouTube Video Uploaded

2005: First YouTube Video Uploaded

1949: The Netherlands Annex Part of Germany after World War II

1949: The Netherlands Annex Part of Germany after World War II

1661: The Origins of the Official Crown of the British Monarch

1661: The Origins of the Official Crown of the British Monarch

1897: Lucius Clay – General at the Head of Post-War Occupied Germany

1897: Lucius Clay – General at the Head of Post-War Occupied Germany

1985: Coca-Cola Changes the Flavor and Sparks a Customers’ Revolt

1985: Coca-Cola Changes the Flavor and Sparks a Customers’ Revolt

1348: The Highest English Order of Chivalry – The Order of the Garter

1348: The Highest English Order of Chivalry – The Order of the Garter

1616: Did Miguel Cervantes and William Shakespeare Die the Same Day?

1616: Did Miguel Cervantes and William Shakespeare Die the Same Day?

1791: James Buchanan: The President of the United States who was an Ambassador to the Russian Empire

1791: James Buchanan: The President of the United States who was an Ambassador to the Russian Empire