1982: Bess Truman – The Oldest First Lady of the USA
The longest-living First Lady in the history of the USA died on this day in 1982. Her name was Bess Truman, and she was the wife of U.S. president Harry Truman. She lived...
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1945: Marriage of Evita and Juan Peron in Argentina
This day in 1945 marked the marriage of Juan and Evita (Eva) Peron. She was over 23 years younger than him. The couple had met only one year ago in Buenos Aires, when he...
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1016: Canute: Viking King who Ruled England
Viking ruler Canute (Cnut) the great took control over England on this day in 1016. He was one of the most powerful rulers in Viking history, and managed to create an ent...
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1804: Who was the Real King from “Anna and the King”?
The most famous King of Thailand in history – Mongkut (Rama IV) was born on this day. The king became popular through the novel, film, and theater performance “Anna and t...
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1973: Beginning of the Arab Oil Embargo
On this day, the OAPEC (Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries) initiated an oil embargo, as a response to American assistance to Israel during the Arab-Israe...
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1972: Yugoslav King Alexander Karađorđević was Outlived by his Older Brother
This day in 1972 marked the death of Serbian prince George Karađorđević, the older brother of the well-known known Alexander I of Yugoslavia (best known for being assassi...
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961: Abd-ar-Rahman III: Ruler who had a Harem with 6,300 Women
This day in 961 marked the death of the powerful Caliph Abd-ar-Rahman III, one of the greatest Muslim rulers of his time. He took the title of caliph, which denotes the l...
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1912:Theodore Roosevelt Wounded in Assassination Attempt, but Finished his Speech Regardless
On this day in 1912, American president Theodore Roosevelt was wounded in an assassination attempt. The assassination was peculiar because Roosevelt, despite being wounde...
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