1864: The Origin of the Name “Nevada”
On this day in 1864, Nevada was recognized as a U.S. state, thus becoming the 36th state in the USA. It is interesting to note that the American Civil War was still in fu...
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1916: How were the Jehovah’s Witnesses Founded?
American Charles Taze Russell, founder of the movement which became the Jehovah’s Witnesses, died on this day in 1916. Charles Taze Russell was born in the town of...
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1922: Benito Mussolini Becomes Italian Prime Minister – Legally
On this day in 1922, Benito Mussolini officially became the Italian prime minister. He achieved this after the famous “March on Rome” in late October 1922, which spurred...
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1858: Maximilian Njegovan – Grand Admiral of the Austro-Hungarian Navy
Maximilian Njegovan was born on this day to a Croatian family in Zagreb. His family had a long tradition of producing professional soldiers. He graduated at the Naval Aca...
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1984: Indira Gandhi Killed
Indira Gandhi, Indian prime minister and daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, was killed on this day by two of her Sikh bodyguards. This was done in reprisal for the Indian Army...
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1961: What Happened to Stalin’s Body?
On this day it was decided that Stalin’s body was to be removed from Lenin’s Mausoleum, where it was interred together with that of the first Soviet leader, V...
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1973: Bridge Connecting Europe with Asia Built in Istanbul
The well-known bridge over the Bosporus in Istanbul was completed on this day in 1973. It was the first permanent bridge that connected Europe to Asia. The idea of such a...
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1923: The Only British Prime Minister who was Born Outside the British Isles
This day in 1923 marked the death of the only British Prime Minister who wasn’t born in Britain. His name was Andrew Bonar Law, and he was born on the territory of...
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