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- You may have heard about the Jonestown murder-suicide of over 900 cult members. But do you know how it started? Let’s take a look at...On November 2, 1937, business magnate, engineer, and record-setting pilot Howard Hughes's Spruce Goose, or the Hughes H-4 Hercules, took flight. At the time...
Lisbon Earthquake Kills More Than 50,000
In the 18th century, Lisbon was the flourishing capital of Portugal. Until the fateful day, November 1st, 1755. An earthquake of never before seen...79 Mount Vesuvius stirs, gearing up for the great Pompeii disaster
Mount Vesuvius is an active volcano that can be found on the Gulf of Naples. It has erupted on numerous occasions. However, its surroundings...Fidel Castro Leads a Failed Attack on the Moncada Barracks
On July 26, 1953, a small army of brave and righteous youthful Cubans took the Moncada Barracks in Santiago City by storm. Even though...
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1982 US President Reagan proclaims a war on drugs
On October 14, 1982, U.S. President Ronald Reagan resolved to put an end to rampant drug abuse. He deemed the use of illicit drugs...1975 “Saturday Night Live” created by Lorne Michaels premieres on NBC with George Carlin as host
Saturday Night Live is one of those rare shows that have managed to become a fixture of American pop culture. However, everything has to...Wangari Maathai was born on April 1, 1940 in Nyeri, Kenya. She is renowned for becoming the first female scholar from central and East...1947 Harry Truman makes the 1st Presidential televised address
The live presidential address was prompted by a report from Truman's Cabinet Committee that warned of an impending famine disaster in Europe. During the...1869 Mahatma Gandhi [Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi], born in British India
Today, Gandhi is a celebrated hero, not just in India but the world over. His birthday, October 2, is the world's International Day of...
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Michelangelo Finishes “Last Judgment” in Sistine Chapel
In 1503 Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to repaint the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel in Rome; however, he did not live to...The events of October 29, 1929, or Black Tuesday as it is called, had far-reaching consequences that led to a decade-long economic slump felt...The Volstead Act, formally known as the National Prohibition Act of 1919, was passed on October 28, 1919, to implement the eighteenth amendment, which...One time in history, young men rode horses to deliver mail from Missouri to California. This first-time journey took ten days. The communication system...Albert B. Fall is Convicted of Corruption
Albert B. Fall was a cabinet secretary during the reign of President Warren G. Harding. Albert B. Fall was, however, found guilty of accepting...
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