On February 17, 1820, hoping to end the question of the future of slavery in the United States, Congress introduced the Missouri Compromise. Henry Clay, a prominent statesman, orchestrated the compromise with the intent of preserving harmony in the Union by delicately balancing the…
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Carsten Borchgrevink’s Southern Cross Expedition, which took place in 1898-1900, marked a significant chapter in Antarctic exploration. Borchgrevink, a Norwegian-born explorer, aimed to establish the first wintering-over party on the continent. Departing from London on the ship Southern Cross, the expedition included a diverse…
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On the evening of February 15, 1898, the USS Maine, an American naval battleship, met a catastrophic fate in Havana Harbor, Cuba. A massive explosion tore through the vessel, obliterating its forward section and igniting a firestorm of speculation and accusation. The Maine had arrived three weeks…
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It’s the most famous mob killings of all time. The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre is one of the most notorious events in the annals of American crime history, epitomizing the violence of the Prohibition era and the battle for control over the lucrative bootlegging…
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On February 13, 1633, Galileo Galilei, the renowned Italian astronomer and physicist, entered Rome to face trial before the Inquisition after being charged with heresy due to his unwavering support for the heliocentric model of the universe. His assertion that the Sun, not the…
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The debut of Christian Dior’s “New Look” on February 12, 1947, marked a defining moment in fashion history, reestablishing Paris as the uncontested heart of haute couture. Emerging from the shadows of World War II, Dior’s collection infused the weary fashion scene with a…
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The story is could be straight out of the movie Rocky as one of the greatest sports upsets of all time. On February 11, 1990, Buster Douglas took on Mike Tyson in Tokyo, Japan. Douglas, the challenger, was a monumental 42-1 underdog, facing the undefeated…
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On February 10, 1996, the world of chess witnessed a historic encounter between Garry Kasparov, the reigning World Chess Champion, and Deep Blue, a chess-playing computer developed by IBM. This match marked the first time a reigning world champion faced a computer under standard…
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On February 9, 1943, the war in the Pacific finally turned. The Battle of Guadalcanal, a pivotal conflict in the Pacific theater of World War II, unfolded for nearly seven months before the Allies finally prevailed. It marked a turning point in the war…
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Mary, Queen of Scots, faced a tumultuous fate that culminated in her execution on February 8, 1587. Mary’s life was marred by political intrigue and dynastic conflicts. Accused of plotting against her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England, Mary found herself entangled in a…
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