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1483: Martin Luther Born a Day Before St. Martin’s

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1483: Martin Luther Born a Day Before St. Martin’s

The famous Protestant theologian Martin Luther was born on this day in the German town of Eisleben. His f ...

The famous Protestant theologian Martin Luther was born on this day in the German town of Eisleben. His father’s name was Hans Luder (Ludher), and he was a mining entrepreneur by occupation – typical ...

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461: The Pope who Dissuaded Attila from Destroying Rome

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461: The Pope who Dissuaded Attila from Destroying Rome

On this day, the Catholic Church celebrates the renowned Pope Saint Leo the Great, who is credited with r ...

On this day, the Catholic Church celebrates the renowned Pope Saint Leo the Great, who is credited with rescuing Italy from the invasion of the Huns. His era was characterized by heavy fighting relate ...

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2007: The Incident between the Spanish King and Hugo Chavez

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2007: The Incident between the Spanish King and Hugo Chavez

On this day in 2007 there was an unusual incident at the Ibero-American Summit in Santiago (Chile). Durin ...

On this day in 2007 there was an unusual incident at the Ibero-American Summit in Santiago (Chile). During a speech, Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero was interrupted several times by Venezuelan Preside ...

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1958: Most Famous Diamond in the World Donated to the Smithsonian Museum

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1958: Most Famous Diamond in the World Donated to the Smithsonian Museum

The most famous diamond in the world – Hope – has a reputation for being cursed. It is said that it bring ...

The most famous diamond in the world – Hope – has a reputation for being cursed. It is said that it brings bad luck to its owners. Among its owners were Louis XVI and Mary Antoinette, who were both ex ...

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1775: U.S. Marine Corps Established

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1775: U.S. Marine Corps Established

The United States Marine Corps celebrates its birthday today – the day first units of U.S. Marines were f ...

The United States Marine Corps celebrates its birthday today – the day first units of U.S. Marines were formed. Originally, the Marines were armed soldiers on U.S. ships and were responsible for engag ...

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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

1483: Martin Luther Born a Day Before St. Martin’s

1483: Martin Luther Born a Day Before St. Martin’s

461: The Pope who Dissuaded Attila from Destroying Rome

461: The Pope who Dissuaded Attila from Destroying Rome

2007: The Incident between the Spanish King and Hugo Chavez

2007: The Incident between the Spanish King and Hugo Chavez

1958: Most Famous Diamond in the World Donated to the Smithsonian Museum

1958: Most Famous Diamond in the World Donated to the Smithsonian Museum

1775: U.S. Marine Corps Established

1775: U.S. Marine Corps Established