1495: How was the First Scotch Whisky Made?
On this day in 1495, the production of Scotch whisky was mentioned in written records for the first time in history. According to that record, the first whisky was produc...
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1809: Joseph Haydn Dies in French-occupied Vienna
On this day in 1809, the musician Joseph Haydn died. He was one of the most prominent composers of the Classical period, along with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig va...
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1933: Nazi Book Burning
On this day the Nazis staged the first public burning of unwanted books. It happened at the Berlin Opera Square, not far from the entrance to the famous Humboldt Univers...
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1915: Orson Welles Born
The American director, actor, screenwriter and producer Orson Welles was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on this day in 1915. Kenosha is a city located on the shore of Lake Mi...
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1990: Eurovision Contest Held in Zagreb
The 35th annual Eurovision Song Contest (Eurovision) was held in Zagreb, Croatia on this day in 1990. The city was chosen since the Croatian band Riva won the previous Eu...
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1519: Lorenzo II de ‘Medici – The Duke to whom Machiavelli`s “The Prince” was Dedicated
On this day in 1519, Lorenzo II de ‘Medici, Duke of Urbino and ruler of Florence, died. Niccolò Machiavelli`s “The Prince” (Italian: Il Principe) was dedicated to h...
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1863: William Randolph Hearst: Builder of the Most Spectacular Castle in America
American media magnate and multimillionaire William Randolph Hearst was born on this day in 1863. He was probably one of the role models for the development of the lead c...
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1472: Leon Battista Alberti – The Ingenious Predecessor of Leonardo da Vinci
Leon Battista Alberti, probably the earliest example of a versatile Renaissance man, like the one Leonardo da Vinci later became, died on this day. Namely, Alberti was bo...
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