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This Day In History: The Dalton Gang Is Wiped Out In Kansas (1892)
On this day in 1892, the infamous Dalton Gang carried out their last robbery in Kansas. They tried to rob…
Seven of the Most Influential Murders of the 20th Century
Murders are, of course, always a tragedy, but most are, over time, forgotten by all but family and friends. Some,…
This Day In History: The US Army Hangs Four Indians for the Murder of A General (1873)
On this date in history in 1873, the US army hanged four members of the Modoc tribe for the murder…
This Day In History: The Russians Launch Sputnik (1957)
On this day in history, the Soviet Union launched the first man-made object into space and in doing so they…
This Day In History: Hitler Orders An Attack on Moscow (1941)
On this date in history the German launch an offensive aimed at capturing Moscow, the capital of the Soviet Union. …
The Time Stalin Tried to Assassinate John Wayne and 4 Other KGB Plots
If you're a fan of James Bond films, then you already know that the KGB was often the "free world's"…
This Day In History: The Babi Yar Massacre Begins (1941)
On this date in history, the Babi Yar massacre of over 34,000 Jewish men, women, and children begins outside of…
Edouard Izac: Captured On A U-Boat – The German Speaker Gathered Vital Information About The Enemy’s Sub-Marine Operations
The explosion was too loud. Edouard Izac had tried his best to maneuver the ship USS President Lincoln to evade…
This Day In History: The Battle of Yorktown Begins (1782)
On this day during the American Revolution in 1781, General George Washington, commanding a force of 17,000 American and French…
10 Pieces of Art Stolen by the Nazis that are Still Missing Today
When the Nazi’s came to power they looted art from Jews within Germany and from people residing in every country…