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On October 4, 1927, Gutzon Borglum began work on Mount Rushmore. There has been a lot of controversy about using an important site for Lakota people as a memorial. In addition,Borglum was an active member of the Ku Klux Klan. Although it seems he never officially joined, he was both a participant
October 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
On October 4, 1927, Gutzon Borglum began work on Mount Rushmore. There has been a lot of controversy about using an important site for Lakota people as a memorial. In addition,Borglum was an active member of the Ku Klux Klan. Although it seems he never officially joined, he was both a participant
October 3 is the Day of German Unity, commemorating events of 1990. The Berlin Wall "fell" less than 11 months earlier on November 9, 1989.
October 4, 2025 at 8:17 AM
October 3 is the Day of German Unity, commemorating events of 1990. The Berlin Wall "fell" less than 11 months earlier on November 9, 1989.
On October 2, 1937, the Parsley Massacre began in the Dominican Republic. Estimates are that between 10,000 and 30,000 Hairians were murdered by Dominican police and soldiers under direct orders from the dictator Trujillo. The name of the massacre comes from the difficulty that Haitians have
October 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
On October 2, 1937, the Parsley Massacre began in the Dominican Republic. Estimates are that between 10,000 and 30,000 Hairians were murdered by Dominican police and soldiers under direct orders from the dictator Trujillo. The name of the massacre comes from the difficulty that Haitians have
On October 1, 1908, the first Model T was sold. The price was $825. Ford Motor Company went on to sell about 15 million Model t's from 1908 until 1927.
October 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
On October 1, 1908, the first Model T was sold. The price was $825. Ford Motor Company went on to sell about 15 million Model t's from 1908 until 1927.
On September 30, 1905, Savitri Devi Mukherji was born. Her real name was Maximiani Portas, And she is an important reminder that apparent opposites can go together. She was a Nazi and a proponent of animal rights, vegetarianism, and deep ecology. She was a spy for Nazi Germany in WWII, but don't
September 30, 2025 at 7:15 AM
On September 30, 1905, Savitri Devi Mukherji was born. Her real name was Maximiani Portas, And she is an important reminder that apparent opposites can go together. She was a Nazi and a proponent of animal rights, vegetarianism, and deep ecology. She was a spy for Nazi Germany in WWII, but don't
On September 29, 1941, the Babi Yar massacre began. It lasted two days, and 33,771 Jews were killed. This is the 3rd greatest single-day massacre of Jews during WWII, exceeded only by the massacres of Odessa 1941 (34,000–100,000), and the Operation Harvest Festival
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Remembering Ukraine's forgotten 'Holocaust by Bullets' - BBC News
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September 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
On September 29, 1941, the Babi Yar massacre began. It lasted two days, and 33,771 Jews were killed. This is the 3rd greatest single-day massacre of Jews during WWII, exceeded only by the massacres of Odessa 1941 (34,000–100,000), and the Operation Harvest Festival
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On September 28, 1571, Caravaggio was born. Often now called "a bad boy of art", he actually was, often, truly a bad man, but also an amazing artist. Not a person you wanted as an enemy, nor even as a friend.
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Caravaggio: His life and style in three paintings | National Gallery
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September 29, 2025 at 8:46 AM
On September 28, 1571, Caravaggio was born. Often now called "a bad boy of art", he actually was, often, truly a bad man, but also an amazing artist. Not a person you wanted as an enemy, nor even as a friend.
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September 27 is World Tourism Day. It might be a good time to think of this quotation, and even to (re-)read the play.
Only it seems to me that once in your life before you die you ought to see a country where they don't talk in English and don't even want to.
-- Mrs. Gibbs to Mrs. Webb, in
Only it seems to me that once in your life before you die you ought to see a country where they don't talk in English and don't even want to.
-- Mrs. Gibbs to Mrs. Webb, in
September 29, 2025 at 8:44 AM
September 27 is World Tourism Day. It might be a good time to think of this quotation, and even to (re-)read the play.
Only it seems to me that once in your life before you die you ought to see a country where they don't talk in English and don't even want to.
-- Mrs. Gibbs to Mrs. Webb, in
Only it seems to me that once in your life before you die you ought to see a country where they don't talk in English and don't even want to.
-- Mrs. Gibbs to Mrs. Webb, in
September 26 is the European Day of Languages.
September 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
September 26 is the European Day of Languages.
On September 25, 1822, Pope Pius VII allows the helo-centric theory, specifically, he allowed the printing of books in Rome that advocated for this theory. This was definitely a Johnny-come-lately move.
September 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
On September 25, 1822, Pope Pius VII allows the helo-centric theory, specifically, he allowed the printing of books in Rome that advocated for this theory. This was definitely a Johnny-come-lately move.
On September 24, 1906, Devils Tower became the first national monument in the US. It is also known as Mato Tipila or Bear Lodge).
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September 29, 2025 at 8:36 AM
On September 24, 1906, Devils Tower became the first national monument in the US. It is also known as Mato Tipila or Bear Lodge).
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On September 23, 1977, David Bowie released " 'Heroes' ". That extra pair of quotation marks are a part of the title. This was part of the Berlin trilogy of three albums.
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David Bowie - Heroes (Official Video)
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September 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
On September 23, 1977, David Bowie released " 'Heroes' ". That extra pair of quotation marks are a part of the title. This was part of the Berlin trilogy of three albums.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXgk...
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On September 22, 1904, Ellen Church was born. She went on to become the first airline stewardess (female flight attendant). On May 15, 1930, she began a 20-hour flight from Oakland/San Francisco to Chicago with 13 stops and 14 passengers. She was not the first flight attendent. That honor goes to a
September 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
On September 22, 1904, Ellen Church was born. She went on to become the first airline stewardess (female flight attendant). On May 15, 1930, she began a 20-hour flight from Oakland/San Francisco to Chicago with 13 stops and 14 passengers. She was not the first flight attendent. That honor goes to a
On September 21, 1939, Armand Călinescu was assassinated by the Iron Guard. He was the prime Minister of Romania. Although not well known outside of Romania, this event is still important in the history of World War II. It took place 3 weeks after the invasion of Poland and shows how the Iron Guard
September 25, 2025 at 6:32 AM
On September 21, 1939, Armand Călinescu was assassinated by the Iron Guard. He was the prime Minister of Romania. Although not well known outside of Romania, this event is still important in the history of World War II. It took place 3 weeks after the invasion of Poland and shows how the Iron Guard
On September 22, 1940 Li Zhensheng was born. He went on to become probably the most important photographic documenter of the great proletarian cultural revolution in China.
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Li Zhensheng | Secret Witness to Cultural Revolution | Coconuts TV
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September 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On September 22, 1940 Li Zhensheng was born. He went on to become probably the most important photographic documenter of the great proletarian cultural revolution in China.
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On September 21, 4004 BCE, the world was created. At least this is according to calculations made by Bishop James Ussher of Ireland. He gave the date in the Julian calendar but the date here is in the Gregorian calendar. Also, the day would have begun at sunset on September 20 because in the Jewish
September 21, 2025 at 6:28 AM
On September 21, 4004 BCE, the world was created. At least this is according to calculations made by Bishop James Ussher of Ireland. He gave the date in the Julian calendar but the date here is in the Gregorian calendar. Also, the day would have begun at sunset on September 20 because in the Jewish
September 19th, 1991, Ötzi was discovered. His real name is unknown. He was murdered sometime between 3350 and 3105 BCE, And he is also, so far, the oldest discovered natural mummy in Europe.
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Ötzi the Iceman: A 5,000-Year-Old True Crime Murder Mystery | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS
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September 21, 2025 at 6:21 AM
September 19th, 1991, Ötzi was discovered. His real name is unknown. He was murdered sometime between 3350 and 3105 BCE, And he is also, so far, the oldest discovered natural mummy in Europe.
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On September 28, 1793, the first cornerstone of the Capitol building was laid by George Washington
September 19, 2025 at 5:56 AM
On September 28, 1793, the first cornerstone of the Capitol building was laid by George Washington
On September 17, 1787, the US Constitution was signed. It would not become effective for about a year and a half when, on March 4, 1789, it finally replaced the Articles of Confederation. These articles were the first constitution of the US and were in force for about 8 years.
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September 17, 2025 at 5:48 AM
On September 17, 1787, the US Constitution was signed. It would not become effective for about a year and a half when, on March 4, 1789, it finally replaced the Articles of Confederation. These articles were the first constitution of the US and were in force for about 8 years.
September 17 is
September 17 is
On September 16, 1975, Papua New Guinea became independent. People might have noticed that today on Wikipedia, there are perhaps half a dozen featured articles connected with this country. For those interested in languages, it's famous for having the highest number of languages spoken in any
September 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
On September 16, 1975, Papua New Guinea became independent. People might have noticed that today on Wikipedia, there are perhaps half a dozen featured articles connected with this country. For those interested in languages, it's famous for having the highest number of languages spoken in any
On September 15, 1792, Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans was renamed Philippe Egalité by the authorities. Although he was a royal, such titles had been abolished earlier in the French Revolution, so he was left without a surname. Four months later, on January 15th, 1793, he voted for the execution
September 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
On September 15, 1792, Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans was renamed Philippe Egalité by the authorities. Although he was a royal, such titles had been abolished earlier in the French Revolution, so he was left without a surname. Four months later, on January 15th, 1793, he voted for the execution
September 14 is Hindi Day. There's often lots of confusion about this, not just among foreigners. Hindi is the official language of India, but English is an associate language. Debates about this can be endless.
September 14, 2025 at 7:13 AM
September 14 is Hindi Day. There's often lots of confusion about this, not just among foreigners. Hindi is the official language of India, but English is an associate language. Debates about this can be endless.
On September 13th, 1990, UN Security Council Resolution 666 was passed. For many evangelical, Christians and conspiracy theorists, the number 666 is extremely important. Many of them had awaited this resolution, convinced it would somehow be a crucial sign of the End Times. Instead, it was a
September 13, 2025 at 6:55 AM
On September 13th, 1990, UN Security Council Resolution 666 was passed. For many evangelical, Christians and conspiracy theorists, the number 666 is extremely important. Many of them had awaited this resolution, convinced it would somehow be a crucial sign of the End Times. Instead, it was a
On September 12, 1683, the Battle of Vienna began. This ended the months-long Ottoman siege of the city and also stopped the Turkish advance across Europe. It marks the beginning of the rise of Habsburg hegemony in Central Europe.
September 13, 2025 at 6:52 AM
On September 12, 1683, the Battle of Vienna began. This ended the months-long Ottoman siege of the city and also stopped the Turkish advance across Europe. It marks the beginning of the rise of Habsburg hegemony in Central Europe.
On September 11th, 1941, famed aviator Charles Lindbergh delivered his "Who are the Agitators?" speech.
"The three most important groups who have been pressing this country toward war are the British, the Jewish and the Roosevelt administration."
Lindbergh was one of the most famous people in the
"The three most important groups who have been pressing this country toward war are the British, the Jewish and the Roosevelt administration."
Lindbergh was one of the most famous people in the
September 13, 2025 at 6:40 AM
On September 11th, 1941, famed aviator Charles Lindbergh delivered his "Who are the Agitators?" speech.
"The three most important groups who have been pressing this country toward war are the British, the Jewish and the Roosevelt administration."
Lindbergh was one of the most famous people in the
"The three most important groups who have been pressing this country toward war are the British, the Jewish and the Roosevelt administration."
Lindbergh was one of the most famous people in the