History News Now
@historynewsnow.bsky.social
Bringing the past to life, one headline at a time! Dive into fascinating stories, curious facts, and hidden gems from history.
On #ThisDayInHistory, November 26th 1883 Sojourner Truth, the fearless abolitionist and women's rights activist passed away.👇 #History
November 26, 2024 at 8:51 AM
On #ThisDayInHistory, November 26th 1883 Sojourner Truth, the fearless abolitionist and women's rights activist passed away.👇 #History
On #ThisDayInHistory, November 25, 1960, the Mirabal sisters—Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa—were assassinated in the Dominican Republic by the henchmen of dictator Rafael Trujillo. 👇 (Image: By Barnaby David - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://buff.ly/3OlRpGF )
November 25, 2024 at 9:47 AM
On #ThisDayInHistory, November 25, 1960, the Mirabal sisters—Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa—were assassinated in the Dominican Republic by the henchmen of dictator Rafael Trujillo. 👇 (Image: By Barnaby David - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://buff.ly/3OlRpGF )
On #ThisDayInHistory, November 19, 1942, the Soviet Red Army launched Operation Uranus, a massive counteroffensive during the Battle of Stalingrad . This operation encircled German and Axis forces, marking a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front. (Image: CC BY-SA 3.0 de) 👇
November 22, 2024 at 9:39 AM
On #ThisDayInHistory, November 19, 1942, the Soviet Red Army launched Operation Uranus, a massive counteroffensive during the Battle of Stalingrad . This operation encircled German and Axis forces, marking a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front. (Image: CC BY-SA 3.0 de) 👇
On #ThisDayInHistory, November 19, 1969, Apollo 12 became the second mission to land humans on the Moon! 👇
November 20, 2024 at 12:43 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory, November 19, 1969, Apollo 12 became the second mission to land humans on the Moon! 👇
On #ThisDayInHistory on November 19 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.
November 19, 2024 at 11:54 AM
On #ThisDayInHistory on November 19 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.
On #ThisDayInHistory in 2008, Barack Obama made history by becoming the first African American to be elected President of the United States. His victory was a significant moment in American history, symbolizing progress in the fight for civil rights and representation.
November 4, 2024 at 5:07 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 2008, Barack Obama made history by becoming the first African American to be elected President of the United States. His victory was a significant moment in American history, symbolizing progress in the fight for civil rights and representation.
🎃🧵 5 Unusual #Halloween Facts You Might Not Know 🧵🎃
👇
👇
October 31, 2024 at 11:38 AM
🎃🧵 5 Unusual #Halloween Facts You Might Not Know 🧵🎃
👇
👇
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1929, the Wall Street Crash saw the largest stock sell-off in US history. The Great Crash devastated the U.S. economy and contributed to the Great Depression. Its aftermath could be felt in the political instability that characterised the 1930s.
October 24, 2024 at 11:20 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1929, the Wall Street Crash saw the largest stock sell-off in US history. The Great Crash devastated the U.S. economy and contributed to the Great Depression. Its aftermath could be felt in the political instability that characterised the 1930s.
On #ThisDayInHistory, October 23rd 1642, the first major battle of the English Civil War took place at Edge Hill between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists. #History
October 23, 2024 at 11:19 AM
On #ThisDayInHistory, October 23rd 1642, the first major battle of the English Civil War took place at Edge Hill between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists. #History