The greatest pirate heist in history occurred on September 7, 1695, and few in the West have ever heard about it. The Ganj-i-Sawai, often referred to as the “Ganj-i-Sawai Treasure Ship,” was a legendary vessel that played a pivotal role in the maritime history of…
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On September 6, 1620, one of the most famous ships ever carried 40 “Saints” ready to start a new life of freedom in the New World of America. Departing from Plymouth, England, the Mayflower, along with its leaky companion The Speedwell, set sail for America. The Mayflower was a…
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On September 5, 1666, nearly 60 percent of London lay in ruins, burned after one of the biggest fires to ever engulf a city. The fire started in a small bakery on Pudding Lane, where the flames quickly spread due to strong winds and…
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On September 4, 476 AD, a defining moment in history marked the end of the Western Roman Empire—a political entity that had dominated the Mediterranean world for centuries. This date saw the deposition of Romulus Augustulus, the last Roman emperor of the West, by…
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September 3, 1939, the world drew battle lines, and World War II officially began following England and France’s declaration of war against the Nazis following Hitler’s invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. The invasion was a brazen act of aggression, violating international norms…
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The Battle of Actium, fought on September 2, 31 BC, was a decisive naval confrontation that marked the culmination of the power struggle between Octavian (later Augustus, the first Roman Emperor) and the combined forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII of Egypt. This…
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On September 1, 1715, the sun set on the longest-reigning monarch in history. “The story of Louis XIV’s death is worthy of a Shakespearean tragedy,” writes the Palace of Versailles. His health started to decline on August 10 1715 upon his return from a hunting trip…
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On August 31, 1997, one of the most beloved figures in the world lost her life, shocking a nation and stunning fans across the globe. Princess Diana, along with her companion Dodi Fayed and their driver Henri Paul, was involved in a high-speed car…
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On August 29, 1966, in San Francisco, the Fab Four played their last planned concert, marking a major change in pop culture. Taking place at Candlestick Park the Beatles rocked to a crowd of 25,000 adoring fans in the final concert of Beatlemania. By…
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The first edition of the Guinness Book of Records was published in Great Britain on August 27, 1955, marking the beginning of what would become a global phenomenon. Conceived as a book to settle pub arguments, it quickly transformed into one of the most…
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