Cold War
This Day In History: The Russians Nearly Launch Nuclear Missiles (1995)
On this day in history, the world narrowly avoided a nuclear disaster, all because of a misunderstanding. On January 25, 1995,…
Seven Blunders That Changed The Course Of History
The smallest things can change the course of history. A gate left open, an unusually warm winter, a turn down…
Eight of the Largest Protests in Modern History and What They Accomplished
When people are angry, feel like they are being treated unfairly, are afraid of what the future holds for them,…
This Day In History: US Embassy Hostages Are Freed (1981)
On this day in history the Iranian hostage crisis, that lasted some 444 days was ended. The Iranians announced the…
This Day In History: Cuban Army Withdraws From Angola (1991)
On this day in 1991, the Cuban army withdraws from Angola. It was part of an arrangement to reduce Cold…
This Day In History: Truman Warns of The Threat Of Communism (1952)
On this day in 1952, President Harry Truman warned of the threat to America from Communism. In his State of…
This Day In History: Castro Forms His First Government (1959)
On this day in Cuba 1959, the first government of Fidel Castro in Cuba is announced. On New Years Day…
On This Day In History: The Soviet Union Invaded Afghanistan (1979)
On this date in history in 1979, the Soviet Union orders troops into Afghanistan. The Soviet Army was invited in…
Seven Key Moments in Fidel Castro’s Exceptional Life
On November 25, 2016, Fidel Castro died after spending some 50 years of his life in control of Cuba, from…
This Day In History: The Antarctic Is Declared A Military-Free Territory (1961)
On this day in history a dozen nations come together and sign the Antarctic Treaty. This is a unique treaty…