1940: Vichy France – An Ally of Adolf Hitler
On this day in 1940, a Parliament meeting of great significance that voted for the transfer of power to the so-called Vichy government of Marshal Philippe Pétain took pla...
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1938: Howard Hughes Toured the World in a 91-hour Flight
On this day American multimillionaire Howard Hughes started a record-breaking flight around the world. In fact, he managed to make a trip around the world in just 91 hour...
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1985: Greenpeace Ship Rainbow Warrior Sunk by French Secret Agents
On this day the dramatic attack on Greenpeace’s famous ship Rainbow Warrior was carried out by French secret agents. The ship was anchored in the New Zealand port of Auck...
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1921: Eunice Kennedy: President Kennedy’s Sister who Founded the Special Olympics
On this day in 1921 Eunice Kennedy, sister of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, was born as the fifth child. Eunice was about four years younger than her brother who became...
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1848: Catholic Monarch with 24 Legitimate Sons and Daughters
On this day an interesting ruler was born – Duke Robert of Parma and Piacenza. He is interesting by the fact that he had as many as 24 children, all legitimate. Hi...
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1737: Death of the Last Male Medici
On this day, in 1737, Gian Gastone Medici, the last male descendant of the famous Medici dynasty died. This dynasty ruled Firenze since the late Middle Ages, and was once...
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2001: Goran Ivanišević Wins Wimbledon
On this day Goran Ivanišević achieved the greatest success in the history of Croatian tennis, winning the prestigious Wimbledon tournament in the UK. In the finals on th...
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1409: Disgraceful Sale of Dalmatia to Venice
On this day one of the most shameful episodes in the entire history of Croatia happened. King Ladislaus of Naples sold his rights to Dalmatia to the Republic of Venice fo...
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