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1985: Exhumation of Nazi Josef Mengele’s Corpse

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1985: Exhumation of Nazi Josef Mengele’s Corpse

On this day the corpse of the Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, also referred to as the “Angel of Death” or “Whi ...

On this day the corpse of the Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, also referred to as the “Angel of Death” or “White Angel”, was exhumed in Brazil. Mengele was one of the most wanted Nazi criminals due to his ...

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1821: Napoleon Bonaparte Dies after Confession and Communion

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1821: Napoleon Bonaparte Dies after Confession and Communion

Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the greatest conquerors in the history of the world, died on this day. This o ...

Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the greatest conquerors in the history of the world, died on this day. This occurred while he was in captivity on the British island of Saint Helena, in the middle of the A ...

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1947: Thor Heyerdahl Crosses the Pacific Ocean on the “Kon-Tiki”

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1947: Thor Heyerdahl Crosses the Pacific Ocean on the “Kon-Tiki”

One of the most famous and most unusual maritime expeditions during the 20th century began on this day in ...

One of the most famous and most unusual maritime expeditions during the 20th century began on this day in 1947. The Norwegian Thor Heyerdahl began his journey from South America to Polynesia. He cross ...

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1960: Rio de Janeiro no Longer the Capital of Brazil

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1960: Rio de Janeiro no Longer the Capital of Brazil

The newly-built city of Brasilia became the capital of Brazil on this day in 1960. Specifically, the seat ...

The newly-built city of Brasilia became the capital of Brazil on this day in 1960. Specifically, the seat of the Brazilian state authorities was moved from the former capital of Rio de Janeiro to Bras ...

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1808: Napoleon III – The Emperor of the French who Spent Some Time in New York and Brazil

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1808: Napoleon III – The Emperor of the French who Spent Some Time in New York and Brazil

Napoleon III, a nephew of the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, was born on this day in 1808. He also became th ...

Napoleon III, a nephew of the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, was born on this day in 1808. He also became the Emperor of the French thirty years after the death of his uncle. He ruled France from 1852 to ...

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1945: Sinking of the German Ship Admiral Scheer

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1945: Sinking of the German Ship Admiral Scheer

This day in 1945 marked the sinking of the German ship Admiral Scheer. The ship was a Deutschland-class h ...

This day in 1945 marked the sinking of the German ship Admiral Scheer. The ship was a Deutschland-class heavy cruiser similar a battleship due to its heavy armament and armor (surface ships were class ...

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1722: Europeans Discover Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and its Monumental Statues

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1722: Europeans Discover Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and its Monumental Statues

On this day European navigators discovered the famous island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. Of ...

On this day European navigators discovered the famous island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. Of course, its name refers to the fact that Easter was celebrated the day when the island was dis ...

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1884: Bolivia Once had Sea Access

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1884: Bolivia Once had Sea Access

On this day in 1884 Bolivia signed a peace treaty with neighboring Chile, in which it lost its access to ...

On this day in 1884 Bolivia signed a peace treaty with neighboring Chile, in which it lost its access to the sea. Namely, Bolivia earlier had access to the sea near the town of Antofagasta on the Paci ...

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