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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,…
Today In History: Tropical Storm Allison caused havoc (2001)
On June the 8th in 2001, Tropical Storm Allison once again hit Houston, Texas. It was the second time in…
Today In History: The First Porsche Was Built (1948)
The first Porsche was built on the 8th of June 1948. Today the Porsche brand is one of the best-known…
This Day In History: When Israel Attacked The USS Liberty (1967)
During the Six-Day War, between Israel and several Arab nations. Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats mistakenly attack the USS Liberty. …
Giants of the Sky – 10 Most Famous Historical Aircrafts of All Time
Fighter airplanes are remembered to be incredible flying machines ever to graze the sky. Their enormous sizes that defy gravity…