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1979: How did Iran Become an Islamic Republic?

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1979: How did Iran Become an Islamic Republic?

In the Islamic Republic of Iran, the highest authority is held by Ayatollah Khomeini, who bears the title ...

In the Islamic Republic of Iran, the highest authority is held by Ayatollah Khomeini, who bears the title of “Supreme Leader” (rahbar). On this day, it was decided at a referendum that Iran should bec ...

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1939: Generalissimo Franco Wins the Spanish Civil War

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1939: Generalissimo Franco Wins the Spanish Civil War

On this day Francisco Franco declared victory and the end of the Civil War in Spain. It is interesting th ...

On this day Francisco Franco declared victory and the end of the Civil War in Spain. It is interesting that the United States recognized Franco’s government on that same day, leaving the Soviet Union ...

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1922: The Last Ruler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Died in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean

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1922: The Last Ruler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Died in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean

On this day in 1922 Charles I of Austria (or Charles IV of Hungary) died. He was the last ruler of the Au ...

On this day in 1922 Charles I of Austria (or Charles IV of Hungary) died. He was the last ruler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He inherited the throne from the famous Emperor Franz Joseph, who was hi ...

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1911: Fauja Singh – An Indian who Ran a Marathon at the Age of 100

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1911: Fauja Singh – An Indian who Ran a Marathon at the Age of 100

In addition to the marathon, Fauja Singh achieved a series of other world records in professional running ...

In addition to the marathon, Fauja Singh achieved a series of other world records in professional running. Fauja Singh, an Indian who later became a well-known runner, was born on this day in 1911. He ...

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1944: Americans Bombed Neutral Switzerland

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1944: Americans Bombed Neutral Switzerland

On this day 50 American B-24 Liberator heavy bombers dropped bombs at the Swiss city of Schaffhausen. Thi ...

On this day 50 American B-24 Liberator heavy bombers dropped bombs at the Swiss city of Schaffhausen. This led to 40 fatalities, numerous injuries, and large property damage. The shocked Swiss governm ...

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1789: Did the German Language really almost Become Official in the U.S.?

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1789: Did the German Language really almost Become Official in the U.S.?

On this day the First Speaker of the United States House of Representatives - Frederick Muhlenberg – took ...

On this day the First Speaker of the United States House of Representatives - Frederick Muhlenberg – took office. The Speaker holds a very high position, the third in the United States chain of polit ...

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1815: Birth of Otto von Bismarck – The German “Iron Chancellor”

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1815: Birth of Otto von Bismarck – The German “Iron Chancellor”

Otto von Bismarck, one of the most popular chancellors in German history, was born on this day in 1815. H ...

Otto von Bismarck, one of the most popular chancellors in German history, was born on this day in 1815. He was called the “Iron Chancellor” (German: Eiserner Kanzler). Bismarck was the first Chancello ...

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1924: How did Hitler Spend his Time in Prison?

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1924: How did Hitler Spend his Time in Prison?

On this day a Bavarian court sentenced Adolf Hitler to five years in prison. The reason was Hitler’s fail ...

On this day a Bavarian court sentenced Adolf Hitler to five years in prison. The reason was Hitler’s failed putsch organized in the Bürgerbräukeller beer hall in Munich the year before. That famous be ...

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