The Suez Crisis, also known as the Second Arab-Israeli War or the Tripartite Aggression, began on October 29, 1956, when Israeli forces invaded Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, sparking a global diplomatic and military confrontation with implications that rippled throughout the Middle East and beyond. The…
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On October 29, 1863, eighteen official delegates from national governments helped make a world caught in war a slightly better place. Meeting in Geneva, the gathering formed the International Red Cross. During the conference, it was decided that a red cross on a white…
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On October 28, 1922, a pivotal moment in European history occurred when the Italian Fascists, led by Benito Mussolini, marched on Rome and effectively took control of the Italian government. Known as the “March on Rome,” this event marked the rise of Fascism in…
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On October 27, 1964, Ronald Reagan delivered a speech on behalf of the Republican presidential candidate, Barry Goldwater, that would not only capture the attention of the American public but also launch Reagan’s own political career. The speech, titled “A Time for Choosing,” came…
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On October 26, 1881, one of the most famous shootouts in the American Old West history unfolded in the dusty streets of Tombstone, Arizona, known as the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The encounter involved lawman Wyatt Earp, his brothers Virgil and Morgan Earp,…
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The Hoover Dam, an engineering marvel, stands as an iconic symbol of American ingenuity and infrastructure. Located on the Colorado River at the border between Arizona and Nevada, this colossal concrete arch-gravity dam was constructed during the Great Depression, and its completion in 1935…
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St. Crispin’s Day, celebrated on October 25, commemorates the martyrdom of Saints Crispin and Crispinian, Christian brothers who are remembered for their dedication to the faith and their profession as cobblers. According to tradition, Crispin and Crispinian were born to a noble Roman family…
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The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 served as one of the most dangerous episodes in the history of the Cold War. It was a critical moment in which the United States and the Soviet Union teetered on the brink of nuclear war. The crisis…
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Black Thursday, October 24, 1929, marks one of the most infamous days in financial history. It was the start of the catastrophic stock market crash that led to the Great Depression, a period of prolonged economic hardship in the United States and globally. While…
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On October 24, 1901, a wooden barrel four and a half feet tall bobbed up and down as it floated in the Niagra River, heading towards the Niagra Falls. Inside, celebrating her 63rd birthday, was a schoolteacher from Bay City, Michigan. She was preparing…
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