Politics
20th Century’s 5 Most Significant Political Assassinations
Assassinations have toppled kings and kingdoms. With each assassination attempt, the smallest details tucked within each unfolding moment have played a…
10 Military Invasions That Changed Global Map In The 20th Century
The lines on the map have constantly changed since the earliest days of history, and the 20th century was no different. As…
This Day In History: Prince Charles & Lady Diana Announce They Are Engaged (1981)
On February 24, 1981, Prince Charles of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer appeared together while news about their wedding engagement…
Today In History: 4000 Men Took Up Arms In Shay’s Rebellion (1786)
Today in History, Shay’s Rebellion began February 24, 1786. The armed uprising was led by a Revolutionary War veteran, Daniel Shays.…
Today In History: The Bourgeois Democratic Revolution Began (1917)
A telegram describing revolutionary events that began on February 23rd 1917 was sent to the Tsar by Mikhail Rodzianko who…
Today In History: The Unstoppable Isabella Beecher Hooker Was Born (1822)
Isabella Beecher Hooker was a woman who didn't take “no” for an answer. After taking a considerable amount of time weighing…
This Day In History: Anti-Nazi Activist Sophie Scholl Is Executed (1943)
On this day in history, the now celebrated young German student, Sophie Scholl was executed. Scholl was a valued member…
This Day In History: Malcolm X Is Assassinated (1965)
On this day in 1965, human rights activist and Muslim leader Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City. He…
This Day In History: Hitler’s Secret Meeting of February 20 (1933)
On this day in 1933, Adolf Hitler held a secret meeting in that took place in Berlin. Hitler met with…
This Day In History: Henry VIII’s Son Is Made King Of England & Ireland (1547)
February 20, 1547, just four days after watching his father’s burial, Edward VI was crowned the King of England and…