The Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT, was first administered on June 23, 1926, and has since evolved to become a central component of the college admissions process in the United States. The origin of the SAT can goes back to the early 20th century,…
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On the afternoon of June 22, 1807, off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia, a violent encounter between the British warship HMS Leopard and the American frigate USS Chesapeake ignited a firestorm of national outrage and set the United States on a slow march toward…
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Operation Barbarossa, the codename for Nazi Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II, began on June 22, 1941. This operation marked a pivotal moment in the war, characterized by its scale, ambition, and the profound consequences for the rest of the…
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In a dramatic address that shook the walls of the Massachusetts General Court and reverberated across the Atlantic, James Otis Jr. on Tuesday, June 21, 1768, launched a sweeping denunciation of British authority—accusing Parliament of violating the Constitution and likening taxation without representation to…
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The Boxer Rebellion, also known as the Yihetuan Movement, was an anti-foreign, anti-colonial uprising in China between 1899 and 1901. This tumultuous period was marked by intense anti-imperialist sentiments among the Chinese population, which culminated in violent clashes and significant international intervention. The rebellion…
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In the uneasy interregnum between Nazi defeat and Soviet ascendance, as Europe’s cities lay in ruins and the ashes of fascist ambition still smoldered, the United States made a decision as consequential as it was morally fraught. On June 20, 1945, the Department of…
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The Great Seal of the United States is a symbol of national identity and sovereignty, representing the federal government’s authority and the country’s principles. Its history dates back to the earliest days of the American republic. The Seal’s development began on July 4, 1776,…
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On June of 325 AD, in the lakeside city of Nicaea—then a modest but strategically situated settlement in the Roman province of Bithynia—the trajectory of Christian orthodoxy was decisively altered. What emerged from that convocation, held under the watchful eye of Emperor Constantine the…
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Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The first Juneteenth was celebrated on June 19, 1865, marking a pivotal moment in American history and symbolizing the end of slavery in the…
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Mumtaz Mahal, born Arjumand Banu Begum, was not just the beloved wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan I, but the heartbeat of his soul. Her unparalleled beauty, grace, and boundless compassion left an indelible mark on the emperor of India. Tragedy struck on June…
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