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1863: Hypnotic Oratory Skills of President Lincoln

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1863: Hypnotic Oratory Skills of President Lincoln
One of the most famous speeches in world history, which American children learn by heart in schools, was delivered on this day in 1863. The speech was spoken on the occas...
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1912: Serbia Conquers Macedonia

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1912: Serbia Conquers Macedonia
On this day in 1912, during the First Balkan War, the Serbian army defeated a much larger army of the Ottoman Empire near Bitola, Macedonia. This victory allowed Serbia t...
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1940: Sultan who Still Holds Absolute Power in his Oman

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1940: Sultan who Still Holds Absolute Power in his Oman
The currently reigning sultan of the state of Oman was born on this day. His name is Qaboos bin Said al Said and he has already held power for over 40 years. Oman is one...
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1912: Who was the Only U.S. President with a Ph.D.?

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1912: Who was the Only U.S. President with a Ph.D.?
On this day the famous Thomas Woodrow Wilson was elected U.S. President. He was the first and only U.S. president with a doctorate. It is quite disappointing that no othe...
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1796: Famous Russian Empress Catherine the Great was German by Birth

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1796: Famous Russian Empress Catherine the Great was German by Birth
The most famous empress in Russian history – Catherine the Great – died on this day. The period of her reign is considered the “Golden Age” in the history of the Russian...
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2003: Arnold Schwarzenegger Becomes Governor of California

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2003: Arnold Schwarzenegger Becomes Governor of California
Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in Austria, in Thal, only 3 kilometers from the Styrian capital Graz. Schwarzenneger’s father Gustav was a local police chief and a former...
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1632: How was the First Great Modern General in History Killed?

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1632: How was the First Great Modern General in History Killed?
The “father of modern warfare” – the mighty Swedish King Gustav Adolf – was killed on this day in 1632. He is also called the first great modern general of all time, and...
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1896: Birth of British Fascist Sir Oswald Mosley

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1896: Birth of British Fascist Sir Oswald Mosley
Sir Oswald Mosley was born in England to an aristocratic family. He was a fourth cousin of the current Queen Elizabeth II. From his father he inherited the title of baron...
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