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This Day In History: The Senate Investigates Hollywood For ‘Reds’ (1947)
On October the 20, 1947, the notorious ‘Red Scare’ grips Hollywood. The Cold War had just begun and the world…
These Four Natural Disasters Wiped Out Entire Cities and Civilizations
These days, natural disasters can kill and injure thousands of people. In extreme cases, they can even wipe out entire…
Famous Last Words: “It’s Okay! Gun’s not Loaded…See?”
John Marshall Alexander Jr. a.ka. “Johnny Ace” was a rhythm-and-blues singer in the 1950s. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee…
This Day In History: The British and French Burn The Summer Palace in Peking (1860)
On this date in history, the British burned and looted the Imperial Summer Palace. The British troops occupying Peking, China…
This Day In Histroy: The Mason-Dixon Line Is Established (1767)
On this day in 1767, Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon ended their survey. They had surveyed the boundary between the…
This Day In History: The USA Secures Alaska From Russian (1867)
On this day in 1867, the United States obtains control of Alaska. They had purchased the huge territory from the…
This Day In History: The American Patriots Win the Battle of Saratoga (1777)
On this day in history in 1777, the Americans defeated the British at the Battle of Saratoga. After the battle…
Ten Terrible Decisions Made By World Leaders Throughout History
When it comes to being the leader of a country or an empire, it is not an easy feat. There…
This Day In History: Hitler Is Wounded In A Gas Attack (1918)
On this day during WWI Adolf Hitler, the future leader of Nazi Germany was wounded during a gas attack on…
This Day In History: Erwin Rommel Commits Suicide on Hitler’s Orders (1944)
On this day in 1944, the great German General Erwin Rommel, known as the 'Desert Fox' commits suicide. He had…