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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 Nazi Butcher Became a CIA Operative and South American Drug Kingpin
Even by the low standards of Nazi officers, Klaus Barbie was a monster. He earned the sobriquet the ‘Butcher of…
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…
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…
10 Strange Jobs World Leaders Held Before They Came To Power
Most world leaders enter the job of running a country with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Some have degrees…
This Day In History: The US Captures The Marshall Islands (1944)
On this day, in 1944 American amphibious forces invade and take control of the Marshall Islands. These islands were very…
This Day In History: The Battle For Manila Begins (1945)
On this day in 1945, the Battle of Manila begins. The battle was one of the fiercest battles of the…
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: The Traitor Quisling Becomes The Norwegian Prime Minister (1942)
On this day, in 1942 Vidkun Quisling, is made the prime minister of Norway by the German occupiers. Quisling was appointed…