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Charles Ingram had a career as an officer in the British Army.
10/09/2024

Charles Ingram had a career as an officer in the British Army.

Charles Ingram had a career as an officer in the British Army. He had been promoted to the rank of major, but after the quiz he retired by order of the military board. Britain's Charles Ingram won the…

On September 10, 1967, Gibraltar voted in a referendum for the first time not to join Spain.
10/09/2024

On September 10, 1967, Gibraltar voted in a referendum for the first time not to join Spain.

On September 10, 1967, Gibraltar voted in a referendum for the first time not to join Spain. Gibraltar has been under British rule since the beginning of the 18th century, meaning that by 1967 it had…

At a meeting that was to represent a diplomatic meeting between the Dauphin and Duke Ivan the Fearless, Dauphin’s men ki...
10/09/2024

At a meeting that was to represent a diplomatic meeting between the Dauphin and Duke Ivan the Fearless, Dauphin’s men killed the Duke.

At a meeting that was to represent a diplomatic meeting between the Dauphin and Duke Ivan the Fearless, Dauphin's men killed the Duke. On September 10, 1419, John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy and…

She was killed on September 10, 1898, by the Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni, for an absurd reason.
10/09/2024

She was killed on September 10, 1898, by the Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni, for an absurd reason.

The Austrian Empress and Croatian-Hungarian Queen Elizabeth, better known as Sisi, was the wife of Emperor Francis Joseph I and a favorite of the public. She was killed on September 10, 1898…

The 6-day-old Mary Stuart inherited the Scottish throne.
09/09/2024

The 6-day-old Mary Stuart inherited the Scottish throne.

The 6-day-old Mary Stuart inherited the Scottish throne. At the age of 15, she married the heir to the French throne. He became King of France, and Mary – Queen of France and Scotland.

The capital of the United States was named after George Washington on this day in 1791.
09/09/2024

The capital of the United States was named after George Washington on this day in 1791.

The capital of the United States was named after George Washington on this day in 1791. He was even accused of using the American War of Independence to replace the British king i.e. to rule the USA…

Francis II, the last independent male ruler of the Duchy of Brittany died on this day in 1488.
09/09/2024

Francis II, the last independent male ruler of the Duchy of Brittany died on this day in 1488.

Francis II, the last independent male ruler of the Duchy of Brittany died on this day in 1488. It is interesting to note that the Duchy of Brittany functioned as a state independent of France until…

The Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong died on this day in Beijing, at the age of 82.
09/09/2024

The Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong died on this day in Beijing, at the age of 82.

The Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong died on this day in Beijing, at the age of 82. He was one the most influential people of the 20th century, and some consider him the greatest killer in human…

On this day, Leo Tolstoy was born as a member of an aristocratic Russian family.
09/09/2024

On this day, Leo Tolstoy was born as a member of an aristocratic Russian family.

On this day, Leo Tolstoy was born as a member of an aristocratic Russian family. He inherited the title of Count from his father. The Tolstoys were one of the most famous Russian noble families.

Richard the Lionheart, one of the most famous medieval rulers of England, died on this day in 1157.
08/09/2024

Richard the Lionheart, one of the most famous medieval rulers of England, died on this day in 1157.

Richard the Lionheart, one of the most famous medieval rulers of England, died on this day in 1157. He was a member of the royal House of Plantagenet, which was of French origin. Namely…

The first emperor of Korea, the Emperor Gwangmu (which means “Warrior of Light” in Korean), was born on this day in 1852...
08/09/2024

The first emperor of Korea, the Emperor Gwangmu (which means “Warrior of Light” in Korean), was born on this day in 1852.

The first emperor of Korea, the Emperor Gwangmu (which means "Warrior of Light" in Korean), was born on this day in 1852. Korea was a kingdom at the time, and its king was subjected to Emperor of…

This day marked the beginning of the Siege of Leningrad, which lasted for almost 900 days.
08/09/2024

This day marked the beginning of the Siege of Leningrad, which lasted for almost 900 days.

This day marked the beginning of the Siege of Leningrad, which lasted for almost 900 days. Almost two million people died. When the last road to the city was severed (two million people lived in that…

During the reign of Roman Emperor Vespasian, his son and future successor Titus Flavius became the commander of the Roma...
08/09/2024

During the reign of Roman Emperor Vespasian, his son and future successor Titus Flavius became the commander of the Roman army in Judea.

During the reign of Roman Emperor Vespasian, his son and future successor Titus Flavius became the commander of the Roman army in Judea. His goal was to quell the Jewish revolt, so he began the siege…

The U.S. President Gerald Ford pardoned his predecessor Richard Nixon on this day in 1974.
08/09/2024

The U.S. President Gerald Ford pardoned his predecessor Richard Nixon on this day in 1974.

The U.S. President Gerald Ford pardoned his predecessor Richard Nixon on this day in 1974. That happened less than a month after Nixon had resigned the Presidency due to the Watergate scandal.

Princess Louise of Hesse-Kassel, the “Grandmother of Europe”, was born on this day in 1817.
07/09/2024

Princess Louise of Hesse-Kassel, the “Grandmother of Europe”, was born on this day in 1817.

Princess Louise of Hesse-Kassel, the "Grandmother of Europe", was born on this day in 1817. Her descendants became kings of different countries, so her “impact” is similar to the impact of the famous…

This day marked probably the biggest robbery in the history of piracy.
07/09/2024

This day marked probably the biggest robbery in the history of piracy.

This day marked probably the biggest robbery in the history of piracy. The English pirate Henry Every, nicknamed "King of the Pirates" stole loot worth up to $400 million (in today’s currency).

The first Miss America competition was held in Atlantic City in the U.S. state of New Jersey on this day in 1921.
07/09/2024

The first Miss America competition was held in Atlantic City in the U.S. state of New Jersey on this day in 1921.

The first Miss America competition was held in Atlantic City in the U.S. state of New Jersey on this day in 1921. 16-year-old and 155 cm tall Margaret Gorman from Washington D.C. won the competition.

Leonard Cheshire, a highly decorated World War II fighter pilot, was born on this day in 1917.
07/09/2024

Leonard Cheshire, a highly decorated World War II fighter pilot, was born on this day in 1917.

Leonard Cheshire, a highly decorated World War II fighter pilot, was born on this day in 1917. He converted to Catholicism and became a humanitarian worker. Cheshire was born in the English town of…

Dimitri Tsafendas, a South African citizen of mixed origin, stabbed him in chest and neck.
06/09/2024

Dimitri Tsafendas, a South African citizen of mixed origin, stabbed him in chest and neck.

Dimitri Tsafendas, a South African citizen of mixed origin, stabbed him in chest and neck. Tsafendas’s father was a Greek sailor, and his mother was an African, so he was a dark-skinned man.

Ferdinand Magellan was not the first man to sail around the world.
06/09/2024

Ferdinand Magellan was not the first man to sail around the world.

Ferdinand Magellan was not the first man to sail around the world. Namely, he was killed during the journey (in the Philippines) and didn't even originally intend to circumnavigate the world. Instead…

Influential U.S. politician and businessman Joseph (Joe) Kennedy was born on this day in 1888.
06/09/2024

Influential U.S. politician and businessman Joseph (Joe) Kennedy was born on this day in 1888.

Influential U.S. politician and businessman Joseph (Joe) Kennedy was born on this day in 1888. He was a member of the Catholic Kennedy family, which had emigrated to America two generations earlier…

The author of what will one day be the largest sculpture in the world was born on this day in 1908.
06/09/2024

The author of what will one day be the largest sculpture in the world was born on this day in 1908.

The author of what will one day be the largest sculpture in the world was born on this day in 1908. His name was Korczak Ziolkowski and he was of Polish-American origin. He designed a monumental…

The French King Louis XIV, the “Sun King”, was born on this day in 1638.
05/09/2024

The French King Louis XIV, the “Sun King”, was born on this day in 1638.

The French King Louis XIV, the “Sun King”, was born on this day in 1638. He was the most powerful king in Europe at the time, and set up one of his grandsons to the throne of Spain (his descendants…

On this day in 1977, Voyager 1 was launched by NASA.
05/09/2024

On this day in 1977, Voyager 1 was launched by NASA.

On this day in 1977, Voyager 1 was launched by NASA. It is interesting to note that Voyager 1 still works, more than three and a half decades after its launch into space. Its generators supply enough…

The author of Dangerous Liaisons, one of the most famous novels of the 18th century, died on this day at the age of 61.
05/09/2024

The author of Dangerous Liaisons, one of the most famous novels of the 18th century, died on this day at the age of 61.

The author of Dangerous Liaisons (French: Les Liaisons Dangereuses), one of the most famous novels of the 18th century, died on this day at the age of 61. There are many film adaptations of this novel…

Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, a Russian author and a count, was born on this day in 1817.
05/09/2024

Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, a Russian author and a count, was born on this day in 1817.

Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, a Russian author and a count, was born on this day in 1817. He was a cousin of the famous Leo Tolstoy. They held the title of count, which was inheritable in…

As many as six hundred Parisian taxicabs were used to transport additional troops to the battlefield.
05/09/2024

As many as six hundred Parisian taxicabs were used to transport additional troops to the battlefield.

Helmuth Johann Ludwig von Moltke (also known as Moltke the Younger), was the nephew of Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Moltke (Moltke the Elder). Graf von Moltke defeated France in the Franco-Prussian…

The Duke of Buccleuch, greatest landowner in the UK, died on this day in 2007.
04/09/2024

The Duke of Buccleuch, greatest landowner in the UK, died on this day in 2007.

The Duke of Buccleuch, greatest landowner in the UK, died on this day in 2007. He owned some 110,000 hectares of land throughout Scotland and England. His full name and title were: Walter Francis John…

Although Romulus Augustus is widely considered the last Western Roman Emperor, and 476 as the year Rome fell, the truth ...
04/09/2024

Although Romulus Augustus is widely considered the last Western Roman Emperor, and 476 as the year Rome fell, the truth is not so clear-cut.

Although Romulus Augustus is widely considered the last Western Roman Emperor, and 476 as the year Rome fell, the truth is not so clear-cut. Namely, Romulus Augustus was actually a usurper…

This event insinuated that cities would use electric street lights.
04/09/2024

This event insinuated that cities would use electric street lights.

This event insinuated that cities would use electric street lights. The central power plant was located at Pearl Street, Manhattan (intersection of Pearl Street and Wall Street).

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