On December 8, 1980, the world of music was shaken to its core. John Lennon, one of the legendary members of The Beatles, met a tragic end when he was fatally shot outside his apartment building, The Dakota, in New York City. Mark David…
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It’s a date that will live in infamy. Pearl Harbor. December 7, 1941. The Japanese sneak attack against the United States naval base on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, not only changed the course of American history, but world history The attack, consisting of surprise aerial…
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On November 29, 1972, the arcade world changed forever with the utterance of one word: “Pong.” One of Atari’s earliest releases, the game stands as a pioneering milestone in the history of video games and is credited as a cornerstone in the history of…
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On November 28, 1660, the first “learned society” meeting followed a lecture at Gresham College in London by Christopher Wren. Joined by other leading polymaths at the time, including Christopher Wren, Robert Boyle, John Wilkins, and Sir Robert Moray, the group soon received royal…
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Australopithecus afarensis, a pivotal hominid species in the human evolutionary timeline, was discovered in the Afar region of Ethiopia on November 24, 1974, by paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson and his team. This ancient species, which thrived between 3.9 and 2.9 million years ago, is best…
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On November 21, 1783, the world witnessed a groundbreaking moment in aeronautics with the first successful hot air balloon flight. The event took place in Paris, France, and marked a pivotal moment in human history, as it showcased the feasibility of controlled flight and…
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was established on November 16, 1945. The aim of the new agency was to promote international collaboration in the fields of education, science, and culture. The hope for world leaders was that following the devastation…
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Alexander the Great’s conquest of Egypt marked a pivotal moment in world history, leading to his coronation as pharaoh. In 332 BC, after a relatively bloodless victory over the Persian ruler Darius III, Alexander entered the Egyptian city of Memphis as a liberator. The…
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Leon Trotsky’s expulsion from the Soviet Union marked a pivotal moment in the tumultuous history of the early 20th century. A prominent Marxist revolutionary and one of the key figures in the Russian Revolution of 1917, Trotsky played a crucial role in the establishment…
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On November 11, 1923, German authorities arrested Adolf Hitler following the Beer Hall Putsch, marking a pivotal event that could have shifted the direction of world history and changed the lives of millions. The Beer Hall Putsch, which occurred on November 8-9, 1923, was…
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