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This Day In History: The Germans Sink The SS California (1917)
On this day in 1917, a German U-Boat attacked and sank the SS California, a passenger ship. This incident resulted…
Freedom Fighter or Terrorist? The Life and Death of Che Guevara
As is the case with many ‘revolutionary’ figures, discussions about Ernesto "Che" Guevara are seldom impartial. To his proponents, he…
This Is The Last Woman Hanged In Britain
On July 13, 1955, famed British hangman Albert Pierrepoint slipped the noose around the neck of Ruth Ellis. The execution…
This Day In History: The Finns Begins Secret Talks With The Soviet Union (1943)
On this day in 1943, the Finns begin secret talks with the Soviet Union about a peace agreement. The Finns…
The First Female Self-Made Millionaire in America was Black
The story of Madam C.J. Walker is not only inspirational, it is timeless. She overcame many personal struggles, driven by…
This Day In History: Idi Amin Declares Himself President Of Uganda (1971)
On this day in history, one of the cruelest tyrants of the twentieth century declares himself President of Uganda. Idi…
This Day In History: Texas Secedes From The Union (1861)
On this day in 1861, the state of Texas becomes the seventh state to leave the Union. The state decided…
This Day In History: The US Initiates Operation 34A (1964)
On this day in 1964 the US and their South Vietnamese allies began a new naval operation. This was Operation…
This Day In History: The Japanese Withdraw From Guadalcanal (1943)
On this day, in 1943 the battle for the key Pacific Island of Guadalcanal effectively ends. The end of the…
This Day In History: Guy Fawkes Cheats The Hangman (1606)
On this day in 1606, the chief conspirator in a plot to blow up the British Houses of Parliament kills…