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This Day In History: Castro Announces That He Is A Communist (1961)
On this day in 1961, Fidel Castro stuns the world by declaring himself to be a Communist and that he…
This Day In History: Napoleon Is Crowned Emperor (1804)
On this day in 1804 In the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned Napoleon I, Emperor…
This Day In History: Henry Ford Introduces The Assembly Lines Into His Factory (1913)
On this day in 1913, Henry Ford revolutionized the manufacture of automobiles. Ford hit upon a brilliant line he installs…
This Day In History: The Antarctic Is Declared A Military-Free Territory (1961)
On this day in history a dozen nations come together and sign the Antarctic Treaty. This is a unique treaty…
This Day In History: Efego Bacca Fights Off Texan Cowboys (1884)
On this date in history the legendary Elfego Baca, manages to fight off an attack from some 80 cowboys, who…
Eight Horrific Facts About the Siege of Leningrad 1941-1944
When Germans encircled Leningrad (St. Petersburg) on September 8th, 1941 they planned to quickly freeze and starve the city. They…
This Day In History: President Truman States That The A-Bomb Was An Option (1950)
On this day in 1950, in the early years of the Cold War, President Harry S. Truman tells the American…
This Day In History: ‘Kid Curry” aka Harvey Logan Is Sentenced to 20 Years In Prison (1920)
On this day in history Harvey “Kid Curry” Logan, the second in command of Butch Cassidy’s Wild Bunch gang is…
This Day In History: The Soviets Attack Finland (1939)
On this date in history, the Soviet Union attacked Finland in 1939 and it became known as the Winter War.…
This Day In History: The First Crusader Army begins to be Formed (1095)
On this day in history, in 1095, a Crusader army begins to be formed in Europe. Nobles, peasants, farmers, and…
This Day In History: Hindenburg Announces That The Warsaw Campain Was A Success (1914)
On this date, in 1914, General Paul Hindenburg issues a proclamation congratulating his men on their successful Warsaw campaign. The…
Master & Commander: The 5 Most Important Wins of Alexander the Great’s Career
Alexander the Great is widely regarded as one of the best commanders in history and regularly tops the ‘best general’…
Ten Worst Volcanic Eruptions of the 20th Century
Volcanoes are one of the wonders of the world that are both awe-inspiring and terrifying. The sheer amount of power…
This Day In History: Magellan Reaches The Pacific (1520)
In September 1519, Magellan set sail from Spain in an effort to find a western sea route to the east…