Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, passed away on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96. Her death marked the end of an era that spanned more than seven decades, during which she became a figure of stability and continuity…
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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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La Piedra Movediza, or “The Moving Stone,” was a unique natural landmark located in Tandil, Argentina. This geological formation was a massive boulder that balanced precariously on the edge of a hill, defying gravity and giving the impression that it could move at any…
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