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07/21/2023

Relive the first "wild west" showdown between Wild Bill Hickok and Davis Tutt in 1865. This week in time, Hickok shot Tutt dead in a duel after tensions escalated over gambling debts and a stolen watch. Sign up for our weekly newsletter using the link below for more fascinating stories from the past!

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Wild Bill defeats Davis Tutt in the first "wild west" showdown in 1865

07/20/2023

Today marks 54 years since the historic Apollo 11 mission that landed the first humans on the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history when they set foot on the lunar surface, planted a flag, and took a call from President Richard Nixon. Let’s celebrate this amazing achievement and remember the words of Armstrong: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” 🚀🌕

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Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first to walk on the moon on July 20th, 1969

07/19/2023

This week in time, the landmark Seneca Falls Convention kicked off the women's rights movement in America. Activists including Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott drafted the Declaration of Sentiments, modeled after the Declaration of Independence, outlining "repeated injuries and usurpations on the part of man toward woman." Get the full story of this pivotal moment at the link below and sign up for the WeekInTime newsletter for more fascinating glimpses into the past!

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The Seneca Falls Convention begins in 1848

07/14/2023

This week in time, Edward Whymper and his team dared to conquer the mighty Matterhorn. They became the first to summit the treacherous peak, but their success soon turned to sorrow. As they descended, a horrifying accident unfolded, leading to several deaths.

Whymper had a heated rivalry with Italian mountaineer Jean-Antoine Carrel. When Whymper discovered Carrel's plans to ascend from Italy, he raced to the Swiss side of the mountain, determined to claim the summit. Against all odds, his team reached the top, basking in their victory.

But tragedy struck during the descent. One of the team members, Michel Croz, paused to assist another less experienced climber, Douglas Haddow. In a moment of misfortune, Hadow stumbled into Croz, sending both men and others plummeting down the rock face. Desperate efforts to stop the fall failed, and the men tragically perished.

Investigations cleared Whymper and his remaining team of any wrongdoing, revealing the use of an old and unsuitable reserve rope. Nevertheless, Whymper spent the rest of his life defending his innocence, grappling with the aftermath of the Matterhorn disaster.

This fateful event marked the end of the golden age of alpinism and garnered international attention. Check out the WeekInTime newsletter for more interesting stories like this!

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Edward Whymper summits the Matterhorn in 1865

07/11/2023

This week in time, a legendary clash between religion and science unfolded in Tennessee as John Scopes faced trial for teaching evolution in 1925. The Butler Act banned the teaching of evolution, sparking a nationwide debate. With William Jennings Bryan on the prosecution side and Clarence Darrow defending Scopes, the courtroom became a stage for the battle of creationism versus evolution.

The trial, a spectacle attracting crowds, saw unexpected twists and turns. At its climax, Darrow called Bryan to the stand as an expert on the Bible and challenged his literal interpretation. Though Scopes was found guilty, the trial marked progress in advancing society's understanding of evolution. Over forty years later, in Epperson v. State of Arkansas (1968), the U.S. Supreme Court concluded that an Arkansas law banning the teaching of evolution in public schools violated the First Amendment’s establishment clause. The debate rages on.

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The Scopes Trial begins in Tennessee on July 10th, 1925

05/04/2023

This week marks the anniversary of the start of the Freedom Ride, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. Our article from WeekInTime explores the history of this momentous event and the activists who risked their lives to challenge segregation. Check it out and subscribe to our weekly history newsletter for more inspiring stories!

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The Freedom Ride begins in 1961

05/03/2023

Interested in the Pentagon’s role in the development of semiconductors? Want to learn more about Taiwan's "Silicon Shield”? Check out our latest article featuring an exclusive interview with Chris Miller, author of the New York Time’s best-selling book "Chip War." Don't forget to subscribe to our weekly history newsletter for more interesting reads!

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WeekInTime sits down with Chris Miller to discuss microchips, Intel, China, Taiwan, and much more

04/29/2023

Ready to get your hair blown back? Our WeekInTime article is bringing you to the wild and crazy opening night of Hair on Broadway! 🎉 Don't miss out on our weekly doses of history and culture – sign up for our newsletter now!

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"Hair" premieres on Broadway in 1968

04/26/2023

Betrayal, greed, and murder - the Pazzi Conspiracy had it all! Discover the shocking truth behind this infamous plot in our latest WeekInTime article. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date on all the historical intrigue!

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Conspirators attempt to assassinate Lorenzo de' Medici on April 26th, 1478

04/25/2023

Did you know that the Chernobyl nuclear disaster happened this week in 1986? Learn about the catastrophic meltdown that shook the world in our article. Sign up for our newsletter to get weekly doses of history straight to your inbox!

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Chernobyl Reactor 4 explodes in 1986

04/19/2023

The Junta Suprema de Caracas marked the beginning of the Venezuelan War of Independence. Discover the historical significance of this event and don't forget to sign up for our free weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date with our latest content.

The Junta Suprema de Caracas is established in 1810

04/13/2023

The truth is stranger than fiction! Did you know that the CIA launched Project MKUltra to harness the power of mind control? Stay in the loop with our weekly newsletter, and never miss a beat. Sign up for free today!

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The CIA launches Project MKUltra in 1953

04/12/2023

Celebrate History with Us! 🎉 This week in 1955, Jonas Salk's polio vaccine was declared effective, changing the course of medical history. Join our weekly newsletter, WeekInTime, and never miss an exciting piece of history again. Sign up for free now!

Salk's polio vaccine is declared effective in 1955

04/11/2023

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04/10/2023

Did you know that a chance encounter at the ping pong championships in Japan changed the course of history between China and the US? Check out our latest article to learn more about this fascinating story!

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China hosts the U.S. Table Tennis team during the Cold War on April 10th, 1971

04/07/2023

Did you know that the modern-day Olympics began this week in 1896? From its humble beginnings in Athens, Greece, this sporting event has grown into a symbol of sportsmanship and international cooperation. Learn more in this week's issue of WeekInTime!

The modern-day Olympic Games are held in Athens on April 6th, 1896

03/21/2023

The ability to purchase shares in your favorite public company is a normal part of life today. But economic ingenuity always needs to start somewhere. This week in time, one of the world's first multinational corporations was created. This groundbreaking development transformed the business world as we know it!

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The Dutch East India Company is chartered in 1602

03/02/2023

This week in time, federal agents raided the Branch Davidians’ compound in Waco, Texas, leading to a 51-day standoff. Sign up for the WeekInTime newsletter for a new story sent straight to your inbox every week!

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U.S. Federal Agents raid the Branch Davidians' compound in 1993

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