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This Is the First Woman on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist List
Born JoAnne Deborah Byron on July 16, 1947, she was the first woman ever to be named a domestic terrorist…
This Day In History: Columbus Writes A Letter About His Voyage to the New World (1493)
On February 15, 1493, Columbus composed a letter reflecting on his time in America; it was written from aboard the Niña,…
This Notorious WWII Aircraft Was Crowdfunded By The British People
The Spitfire, or the Supermarine Spitfire, was the most highly-produced British aircraft during World War II. The single-seat fighter was…
6 Of The Most Notorious Alcatraz Inmates
Alcatraz. The Rock. Located in San Francisco Bay, the former island prison was once home to some of America's most…
This Day In History: The Ukraine Signs A Peace Treaty With Germany (1918)
On this day in 1918, the Independent Republic of the Ukraine signed a peace Treaty with the Central Powers. This…
This Day In History: Mary, Queen of Scots Was Executed (1587)
On this day in 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was executed. She had been imprisoned on the orders of Elizabeth…
This Day In History: The Winter Battle Of The Masurian Lakes Begins (1915)
On this day in 1915, in the depths of winter and in the middle of a snowstorm, the German Eight…
This Day In History: The Angel of Death, Josef Mengele Dies (1979)
On this day in 1979 Dr. Josef Mengele, the notorious Nazi known as the Angel of Death, died. He was…
This Day In History: President Reagan Sets Out ‘The Reagan Doctrine’ (1985)
On this day in 1985, President Ronald Reagan outlined his foreign policy goals and stated his commitment to helping all…
This Day In History: The Treaty Of Waitangi Was Signed In New Zealand (1840)
On this date in 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi was signed by representatives of the British Crown and various Maori…