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Today in History, the World’s First Car Race (1895)
The automobile or car was first developed in Germany in the 1880s. It was a sensation and it was welcomed…
Today in Histroy; Alexander the Great Died (323 BC)
On this day, June 13th 333 B.C. Alexander the Great died in Babylon. Alexander was the King of Macedonia. He had…
Today in History: The Red Army Invaded East Karelia, Finland (1944)
On this day in 1944, the army of the Soviet Union penetrates into East Karelia, in Finland, as it attempted…
Today in History: CIA Reject The Domino Theory (1964)
The Domino Theory was a very influential theory during the Cold War. It was to decisively influence American foreign policy…
Today in History, The First Salem Witch Trial Executions took place (1692)
Salem Village was a small and poor settlement in Massachusetts colony. The inhabitants were Puritans and were very religious. Their…
Today in History: The Confederates Defeated the Union Army at Brice Crossroads (1864)
In 1864 the American Civil War between the Confederates and the Union Army was at a critical stage. The Union…
Today In History: Italy Declared War on Britain and France (1940)
Since the early 1920's Italy had been controlled by Mussolini and his Fascist Party. He and his party had established a…
8 WWII Soldiers Whose Heroism Landed Them in the History Books
Every soldier makes his mark in the war effort. After all, bravery doesn’t only amount to singular moments, but to…
10 Wars Throughout History That Left Behind Devastating Death Tolls
Despite the hope for lasting peace among nations, society always somehow falls into conflict. Some of the world’s greatest wars…
7 WWII Mysteries That Will Leave You Baffled
Through history books, documented evidence, and the stories of survivors, many of us are aware of the events of WWII.…
Five Allied Fighter Planes That Sent The Luftwaffe Into a Tailspin
There’s no doubt the Luftwaffe proved themselves to be a formidable force during WWII. The German Air Force had been…
10 World War II Sites You Can’t Miss When Traveling Through Europe
Anyone can spend an afternoon flipping through a handful of history books and looking at old, dated photos. They could…
The Unsung Heroes: 10 Military Vehicles That Helped the Allies Win WWII
Heavy artillery, endless rounds of ammunition and caches of weapons aren’t the only useful resources to help win a war.…
This Day in History: The Burning of The Gaspee That Engaged American Evolution(1772)
In an incident, on this day in 1772, that some regard as the first naval engagement of the American Revolution,…