Our History
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This is your dedicated portal to the rich tapestry of history and culture, with a particular emphasis on celebrating and exploring black history.
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On this day in 1834, Slavery in the British Empire officially came to an end. Happy Emancipation Day!
August 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
On this day in 1834, Slavery in the British Empire officially came to an end. Happy Emancipation Day!
On this day in 1867, Canada gained complete sovereignty from the British.
Happy Canada Day!
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Happy Canada Day!
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July 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
On this day in 1867, Canada gained complete sovereignty from the British.
Happy Canada Day!
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Happy Canada Day!
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Did you know that in 1953, the CIA overthrew Iran's democratically elected government in just 4 days? Something to do with oil and, of course, communism.
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June 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Did you know that in 1953, the CIA overthrew Iran's democratically elected government in just 4 days? Something to do with oil and, of course, communism.
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The unstoppable Wilma Rudolf - Born #OnThisDay in 1940
🏃🏾♀️ From leg braces to Olympic gold 🥇— Wilma Rudolph was unstoppable. 💪🏾🔥
They called her “the fastest woman in the world.”
We call her legendary. 💫
#WilmaRudolph #BlackExcellence #OlympicLegend #BlackHistory365 #SheDidThat
🏃🏾♀️ From leg braces to Olympic gold 🥇— Wilma Rudolph was unstoppable. 💪🏾🔥
They called her “the fastest woman in the world.”
We call her legendary. 💫
#WilmaRudolph #BlackExcellence #OlympicLegend #BlackHistory365 #SheDidThat
June 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The unstoppable Wilma Rudolf - Born #OnThisDay in 1940
🏃🏾♀️ From leg braces to Olympic gold 🥇— Wilma Rudolph was unstoppable. 💪🏾🔥
They called her “the fastest woman in the world.”
We call her legendary. 💫
#WilmaRudolph #BlackExcellence #OlympicLegend #BlackHistory365 #SheDidThat
🏃🏾♀️ From leg braces to Olympic gold 🥇— Wilma Rudolph was unstoppable. 💪🏾🔥
They called her “the fastest woman in the world.”
We call her legendary. 💫
#WilmaRudolph #BlackExcellence #OlympicLegend #BlackHistory365 #SheDidThat
Revolutionary dancer, anthropologist and writer Katherine Dunham was born #OnThisDay in 1909.
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June 22, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Revolutionary dancer, anthropologist and writer Katherine Dunham was born #OnThisDay in 1909.
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As the sun set on the British Empire in the mid-20th century, a secret operation unfolded across dozens of former colonies that would remain hidden for over half a century.
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June 21, 2025 at 7:02 AM
As the sun set on the British Empire in the mid-20th century, a secret operation unfolded across dozens of former colonies that would remain hidden for over half a century.
youtu.be/PWpjq1yD4B8
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Mexican forces successfully defeated a small Texian force to reclaim the Alamo Mission outpost. Read more www.ourhistory.org.uk/the-texas-re...
March 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Mexican forces successfully defeated a small Texian force to reclaim the Alamo Mission outpost. Read more www.ourhistory.org.uk/the-texas-re...
Every year on 8 March, the world comes together to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD)—a global day recognising the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
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March 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Every year on 8 March, the world comes together to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD)—a global day recognising the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
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In an age dominated by digital screens and fleeting social media posts, one international celebration continues to champion the timeless power of books.
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March 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
In an age dominated by digital screens and fleeting social media posts, one international celebration continues to champion the timeless power of books.
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Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is a beloved celebration that takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar.
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February 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is a beloved celebration that takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar.
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On 1 March each year, Wales comes alive with a vibrant celebration of its patron saint, St David (Dewi Sant in Welsh)
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February 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
On 1 March each year, Wales comes alive with a vibrant celebration of its patron saint, St David (Dewi Sant in Welsh)
https://www.ourhistory.org.uk/st-davids-day-a-celebration-of-welsh-heritage-and-culture/
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#OnThisDay in 1957, Governor Orval Faubus deployed the Arkansas National Guard to prevent the Little Rock Nine from entering Central High School. He cited the potential for violence as justification for their exclusion.
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September 4, 2024 at 8:26 PM
#OnThisDay in 1957, Governor Orval Faubus deployed the Arkansas National Guard to prevent the Little Rock Nine from entering Central High School. He cited the potential for violence as justification for their exclusion.
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September 2, 2024 at 7:26 PM
#OnThisDay in 2016, Colin Kaepernick, NFL San Francisco 49ers quarterback, knelt in protest during the US national anthem before the preseason game against the Chargers at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium, objecting to racial injustice and police brutality in the US.
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September 1, 2024 at 4:27 PM
#OnThisDay in 2016, Colin Kaepernick, NFL San Francisco 49ers quarterback, knelt in protest during the US national anthem before the preseason game against the Chargers at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium, objecting to racial injustice and police brutality in the US.
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#OnThisDay in 1939, Germany invaded Poland by attacking the Free City of Danzig, thus triggering World War II.
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September 1, 2024 at 4:10 PM
#OnThisDay in 1939, Germany invaded Poland by attacking the Free City of Danzig, thus triggering World War II.
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Happy Independence Day to Trinidad and Tobago
August 31, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Happy Independence Day to Trinidad and Tobago
#OnThisDay in 1977, 500 members of the far-right National Front (NF) attempted to march from New Cross to Lewisham town centre, leading to violent clashes with counter-demonstrators and the police.
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August 13, 2024 at 4:26 PM
#OnThisDay in 1977, 500 members of the far-right National Front (NF) attempted to march from New Cross to Lewisham town centre, leading to violent clashes with counter-demonstrators and the police.
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#OnThisDay 1970, 9 people were arrested during a protest against police harassment in Notting Hill, London. The demonstration was sparked by the continuous targeting of the Mangrove, a Caribbean restaurant that had become a hub for the Black community.
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August 9, 2024 at 9:28 PM
#OnThisDay 1970, 9 people were arrested during a protest against police harassment in Notting Hill, London. The demonstration was sparked by the continuous targeting of the Mangrove, a Caribbean restaurant that had become a hub for the Black community.
#MangroveNine
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#OnThisDay in 1960, Burkina Faso, formerly Upper Volta, officially declared independence from France and became a sovereign nation.
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August 5, 2024 at 7:26 PM
#OnThisDay in 1960, Burkina Faso, formerly Upper Volta, officially declared independence from France and became a sovereign nation.
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#OnThisDay in 1892
Lizzie Borden took an axe
And gave her mother forty whacks.
When she saw what she had done,
She gave her father forty-one.
Allegedly
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#History #OTD
Lizzie Borden took an axe
And gave her mother forty whacks.
When she saw what she had done,
She gave her father forty-one.
Allegedly
Read more www.ourhistory.org.u...
#History #OTD
August 4, 2024 at 6:23 PM
#OnThisDay in 1892
Lizzie Borden took an axe
And gave her mother forty whacks.
When she saw what she had done,
She gave her father forty-one.
Allegedly
Read more www.ourhistory.org.u...
#History #OTD
Lizzie Borden took an axe
And gave her mother forty whacks.
When she saw what she had done,
She gave her father forty-one.
Allegedly
Read more www.ourhistory.org.u...
#History #OTD
Happy Independence Day Niger
Niger gained independence from the French in 1960.
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Niger gained independence from the French in 1960.
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August 3, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Happy Independence Day Niger
Niger gained independence from the French in 1960.
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Niger gained independence from the French in 1960.
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On 2 August 1964, the USS Maddox, a U.S. Navy destroyer conducting signals intelligence operations in international waters of the Gulf of Tonkin, was approached and attacked by three North Vietnamese Navy torpedo boats.
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August 2, 2024 at 10:46 PM
On 2 August 1964, the USS Maddox, a U.S. Navy destroyer conducting signals intelligence operations in international waters of the Gulf of Tonkin, was approached and attacked by three North Vietnamese Navy torpedo boats.
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August 1, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Happy Emancipation Day!
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August 1, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Happy Emancipation Day!
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Radical Jacobin leader Maximilien Robespierre, one of the principal figures in the French Revolution, was guillotined before a cheering mob #OnThisDay in 1794. #Olympics
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July 28, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Radical Jacobin leader Maximilien Robespierre, one of the principal figures in the French Revolution, was guillotined before a cheering mob #OnThisDay in 1794. #Olympics
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