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Today in History- the Falkland’s War Ended (1983)
On this day, June 14th, in 1983, the Falklands War ended. The war was fought between Argentina and Britain, for…
Today in History- Hitler’s Army entered Paris (1940)
France and Britain declared war on German after Hitler had ordered his army to invade Poland. For some months, there…
Today in History the Hijacking of TWA 847 (1985)
The 1980s saw a spate of hijackings across the Middle East and Europe. Perhaps the most infamous was the hijacking…
7 Leading Infantry Rifles of World War II
Rifles were a widely used type of weapon during the Second World War. A nation would field one or more…
7 Reforms That Improved the Lives of the Victorian British Soldiers
The blood of soldiers has always written the history of victory. They fight, some die in the process and are…
The Battle of Somme: 7 Interesting Facts That Shed Light on the Fateful Day
The Battle of Somme was one of the biggest campaigns to be carried out over the course of WWI. Lasting…
8 Interesting Facts About The Man Behind the WWII Pearl Harbor Attacks
Everyone knows how the events of December 7th, 1941 unfolded. After all, just as FDR said, it is a “day…
Today in History, the First V1 Rockets were launched by Hitler (1944).
By 1944, it was clear that the Germans were no longer winning the war, although they still occupied a significant…
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…