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📅 On this day in 1118:
The city of Zaragoza is conquered by king Alfonso I of Aragon from the Almoravid.
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The city of Zaragoza is conquered by king Alfonso I of Aragon from the Almoravid.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📅 On this day in 1118:
The city of Zaragoza is conquered by king Alfonso I of Aragon from the Almoravid.
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The city of Zaragoza is conquered by king Alfonso I of Aragon from the Almoravid.
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📅 On this day in 1999:
NASA launches into orbit the Terra platform carrying five Earth Observation instruments, including ASTER, CERES, MISR, MODIS and MOPITT.
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NASA launches into orbit the Terra platform carrying five Earth Observation instruments, including ASTER, CERES, MISR, MODIS and MOPITT.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
📅 On this day in 1999:
NASA launches into orbit the Terra platform carrying five Earth Observation instruments, including ASTER, CERES, MISR, MODIS and MOPITT.
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NASA launches into orbit the Terra platform carrying five Earth Observation instruments, including ASTER, CERES, MISR, MODIS and MOPITT.
#December18 #OnThisDay
📅 On this day in 2005:
The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring Sudan, launch an attack in Adré.
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The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring Sudan, launch an attack in Adré.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
📅 On this day in 2005:
The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring Sudan, launch an attack in Adré.
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The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring Sudan, launch an attack in Adré.
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📅 On this day in 1997:
Peruvian internal conflict: Fourteen members of the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement provoke a hostage crisis by taking over the Japanese embassy in Lima.
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Peruvian internal conflict: Fourteen members of the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement provoke a hostage crisis by taking over the Japanese embassy in Lima.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
📅 On this day in 1997:
Peruvian internal conflict: Fourteen members of the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement provoke a hostage crisis by taking over the Japanese embassy in Lima.
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Peruvian internal conflict: Fourteen members of the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement provoke a hostage crisis by taking over the Japanese embassy in Lima.
#December17 #OnThisDay
📅 On this day in 2003:
SpaceShipOne, piloted by Brian Binnie, makes its first powered and first supersonic flight.
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SpaceShipOne, piloted by Brian Binnie, makes its first powered and first supersonic flight.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📅 On this day in 2003:
SpaceShipOne, piloted by Brian Binnie, makes its first powered and first supersonic flight.
#December17 #OnThisDay
SpaceShipOne, piloted by Brian Binnie, makes its first powered and first supersonic flight.
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📅 On this day in 546:
Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoths under king Totila plunder the city, by bribing the Eastern Roman garrison.
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Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoths under king Totila plunder the city, by bribing the Eastern Roman garrison.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📅 On this day in 546:
Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoths under king Totila plunder the city, by bribing the Eastern Roman garrison.
#December17 #OnThisDay
Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoths under king Totila plunder the city, by bribing the Eastern Roman garrison.
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📅 On this day in 2003:
The Soham murder trial ends at the Old Bailey in London, with Ian Huntley found guilty of two counts of murder. His girlfriend, Maxine Carr, is found guilty of perverting the course of justice.
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The Soham murder trial ends at the Old Bailey in London, with Ian Huntley found guilty of two counts of murder. His girlfriend, Maxine Carr, is found guilty of perverting the course of justice.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📅 On this day in 2003:
The Soham murder trial ends at the Old Bailey in London, with Ian Huntley found guilty of two counts of murder. His girlfriend, Maxine Carr, is found guilty of perverting the course of justice.
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The Soham murder trial ends at the Old Bailey in London, with Ian Huntley found guilty of two counts of murder. His girlfriend, Maxine Carr, is found guilty of perverting the course of justice.
#December17 #OnThisDay
📅 On this day in 2005:
Jigme Singye Wangchuck abdicates the throne as King of Bhutan.
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck abdicates the throne as King of Bhutan.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
📅 On this day in 2005:
Jigme Singye Wangchuck abdicates the throne as King of Bhutan.
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck abdicates the throne as King of Bhutan.
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📅 On this day in 2005:
Anti-World Trade Organization protesters riot in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
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Anti-World Trade Organization protesters riot in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
📅 On this day in 2005:
Anti-World Trade Organization protesters riot in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
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Anti-World Trade Organization protesters riot in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
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📅 On this day in 1971:
The United Kingdom recognizes Bahrain's independence, which is commemorated annually as Bahrain's National Day.
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The United Kingdom recognizes Bahrain's independence, which is commemorated annually as Bahrain's National Day.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
📅 On this day in 1971:
The United Kingdom recognizes Bahrain's independence, which is commemorated annually as Bahrain's National Day.
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The United Kingdom recognizes Bahrain's independence, which is commemorated annually as Bahrain's National Day.
#December16 #OnThisDay
📅 On this day in 1972:
The Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh was enacted.
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The Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh was enacted.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📅 On this day in 1972:
The Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh was enacted.
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The Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh was enacted.
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📅 On this day in 1973:
Aeroflot Flight 2022 crashes in the Soviet Union's (now Russia) Volokolamsky District, killing all 51 aboard, including four Lithuanian doctors.
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Aeroflot Flight 2022 crashes in the Soviet Union's (now Russia) Volokolamsky District, killing all 51 aboard, including four Lithuanian doctors.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📅 On this day in 1973:
Aeroflot Flight 2022 crashes in the Soviet Union's (now Russia) Volokolamsky District, killing all 51 aboard, including four Lithuanian doctors.
#December16 #OnThisDay
Aeroflot Flight 2022 crashes in the Soviet Union's (now Russia) Volokolamsky District, killing all 51 aboard, including four Lithuanian doctors.
#December16 #OnThisDay
📅 On this day in 1989:
Romanian Revolution: Protests break out in Timișoara, Romania, in response to an attempt by the government to evict dissident Hungarian pastor László Tőkés.
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Romanian Revolution: Protests break out in Timișoara, Romania, in response to an attempt by the government to evict dissident Hungarian pastor László Tőkés.
#December16 #OnThisDay
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📅 On this day in 1989:
Romanian Revolution: Protests break out in Timișoara, Romania, in response to an attempt by the government to evict dissident Hungarian pastor László Tőkés.
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Romanian Revolution: Protests break out in Timișoara, Romania, in response to an attempt by the government to evict dissident Hungarian pastor László Tőkés.
#December16 #OnThisDay
📅 On this day in 1992:
Deportation of Hamas members: Israeli authorities began deporting hundreds of Palestinians suspected to be members of Hamas across the Lebanese border.
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Deportation of Hamas members: Israeli authorities began deporting hundreds of Palestinians suspected to be members of Hamas across the Lebanese border.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
📅 On this day in 1992:
Deportation of Hamas members: Israeli authorities began deporting hundreds of Palestinians suspected to be members of Hamas across the Lebanese border.
#December16 #OnThisDay
Deportation of Hamas members: Israeli authorities began deporting hundreds of Palestinians suspected to be members of Hamas across the Lebanese border.
#December16 #OnThisDay
📅 On this day in 1992:
1992 deportation of Hamas members: Israeli authorities began deporting hundreds of Palestinians suspected to be members of Hamas across the Lebanese border.
#December16 #OnThisDay
1992 deportation of Hamas members: Israeli authorities began deporting hundreds of Palestinians suspected to be members of Hamas across the Lebanese border.
#December16 #OnThisDay
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
📅 On this day in 1992:
1992 deportation of Hamas members: Israeli authorities began deporting hundreds of Palestinians suspected to be members of Hamas across the Lebanese border.
#December16 #OnThisDay
1992 deportation of Hamas members: Israeli authorities began deporting hundreds of Palestinians suspected to be members of Hamas across the Lebanese border.
#December16 #OnThisDay
📅 On this day in 1989:
Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights relating the abolition of capital punishment is adopted.
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Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights relating the abolition of capital punishment is adopted.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
📅 On this day in 1989:
Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights relating the abolition of capital punishment is adopted.
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Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights relating the abolition of capital punishment is adopted.
#December15 #OnThisDay
📅 On this day in 1993:
The Troubles: The Downing Street Declaration is issued by British Prime Minister John Major and Irish Taoiseach Albert Reynolds.
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The Troubles: The Downing Street Declaration is issued by British Prime Minister John Major and Irish Taoiseach Albert Reynolds.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📅 On this day in 1993:
The Troubles: The Downing Street Declaration is issued by British Prime Minister John Major and Irish Taoiseach Albert Reynolds.
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The Troubles: The Downing Street Declaration is issued by British Prime Minister John Major and Irish Taoiseach Albert Reynolds.
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📅 On this day in 1997:
Tajikistan Airlines Flight 3183 crashes in the desert near Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, killing 85.
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Tajikistan Airlines Flight 3183 crashes in the desert near Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, killing 85.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📅 On this day in 1997:
Tajikistan Airlines Flight 3183 crashes in the desert near Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, killing 85.
#December15 #OnThisDay
Tajikistan Airlines Flight 3183 crashes in the desert near Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, killing 85.
#December15 #OnThisDay
📅 On this day in 2000:
The third reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is shut down.
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The third reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is shut down.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📅 On this day in 2000:
The third reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is shut down.
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The third reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is shut down.
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📅 On this day in 2001:
The Leaning Tower of Pisa reopens after 11 years and $27,000,000 spent to stabilize it, without fixing its famous lean.
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa reopens after 11 years and $27,000,000 spent to stabilize it, without fixing its famous lean.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM
📅 On this day in 2001:
The Leaning Tower of Pisa reopens after 11 years and $27,000,000 spent to stabilize it, without fixing its famous lean.
#December15 #OnThisDay
The Leaning Tower of Pisa reopens after 11 years and $27,000,000 spent to stabilize it, without fixing its famous lean.
#December15 #OnThisDay
📅 On this day in 2005:
Introduction of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor into USAF active service.
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Introduction of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor into USAF active service.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
📅 On this day in 2005:
Introduction of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor into USAF active service.
#December15 #OnThisDay
Introduction of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor into USAF active service.
#December15 #OnThisDay
📅 On this day in 1985:
Wilma Mankiller takes office as the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
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Wilma Mankiller takes office as the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
📅 On this day in 1985:
Wilma Mankiller takes office as the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
#December14 #OnThisDay
Wilma Mankiller takes office as the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
#December14 #OnThisDay
📅 On this day in 1994:
Construction begins on the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze river.
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Construction begins on the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze river.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📅 On this day in 1994:
Construction begins on the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze river.
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Construction begins on the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze river.
#December14 #OnThisDay
📅 On this day in 1995:
Yugoslav Wars: The Dayton Agreement is signed in Paris by the leaders of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Yugoslav Wars: The Dayton Agreement is signed in Paris by the leaders of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📅 On this day in 1995:
Yugoslav Wars: The Dayton Agreement is signed in Paris by the leaders of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Yugoslav Wars: The Dayton Agreement is signed in Paris by the leaders of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
#December14 #OnThisDay
📅 On this day in 1998:
Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav Army ambushes a group of Kosovo Liberation Army fighters attempting to smuggle weapons from Albania into Kosovo, killing 36.
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Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav Army ambushes a group of Kosovo Liberation Army fighters attempting to smuggle weapons from Albania into Kosovo, killing 36.
#December14 #OnThisDay
December 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📅 On this day in 1998:
Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav Army ambushes a group of Kosovo Liberation Army fighters attempting to smuggle weapons from Albania into Kosovo, killing 36.
#December14 #OnThisDay
Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav Army ambushes a group of Kosovo Liberation Army fighters attempting to smuggle weapons from Albania into Kosovo, killing 36.
#December14 #OnThisDay