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TODAY IN HISTORY: August 15, 2023, marks a huge day for India as the country celebrates its 77th Independence Day.
August 15, 2023 at 5:08 AM
TODAY IN HISTORY: August 15, 2023, marks a huge day for India as the country celebrates its 77th Independence Day.
TODAY IN HISTORY: Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock KBE (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980) was an English film director and producer. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema.
August 13, 2023 at 6:43 PM
TODAY IN HISTORY: Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock KBE (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980) was an English film director and producer. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema.
TODAY IN HISTORY: In 1890, on this day, Convicted murderer William Kemmler became the first person to be executed by electric chair; he was put to death in Auburn State Prison, New York.
August 7, 2023 at 3:51 AM
TODAY IN HISTORY: In 1890, on this day, Convicted murderer William Kemmler became the first person to be executed by electric chair; he was put to death in Auburn State Prison, New York.
TODAY IN HISTORY: Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima
On this day in 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan—the blast killed more than 70,000 people and destroyed most of the city—in an effort to hasten the end of World War II.
On this day in 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan—the blast killed more than 70,000 people and destroyed most of the city—in an effort to hasten the end of World War II.
August 7, 2023 at 3:00 AM
TODAY IN HISTORY: Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima
On this day in 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan—the blast killed more than 70,000 people and destroyed most of the city—in an effort to hasten the end of World War II.
On this day in 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan—the blast killed more than 70,000 people and destroyed most of the city—in an effort to hasten the end of World War II.
Chess: Can you spot the tricky Mate in 2? White to move.
August 6, 2023 at 5:37 AM
Chess: Can you spot the tricky Mate in 2? White to move.
LifeProTip: When faced with a difficult decision, break it down into smaller parts and use a combination of systematic checklists and gut instinct to make a choice
August 6, 2023 at 5:19 AM
LifeProTip: When faced with a difficult decision, break it down into smaller parts and use a combination of systematic checklists and gut instinct to make a choice
“If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
August 6, 2023 at 4:06 AM
“If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.” – Eleanor Roosevelt