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On this day in 1805, Joseph Smith was born, destined to found the Latter Day Saint movement and shake up religious norms. His writings, like the Book of Mormon, continue to inspire. Born during the Second Great Awakening, he was influenced by Oliver Cowdery. #history #cronologia #LDS #SecondGreat...
December 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
When the Blitz began in 1940, the royal family faced a choice: evacuate to safety or stay with their people. Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) made her decision clear. #history #cronologia #WWII
December 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
On this day in 1878, Stephen Timoshenko was born. This Ukrainian-American engineer shook the scientific world, joining the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and more. A true global citizen! #history #cronologia #engineering #Timoshenko
December 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On this day in 1960, the Museum of Modern Art in NYC opened its 'Recent Acquisitions' exhibition. A cultural feast that showed art is as dynamic as the city itself! 🎨 #history #cronologia #ModernArt #MoMA #NewYorkCity
December 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
On this day in 1856, Reginald Blomfield, a cornerstone of British architecture, was born. His designs still grace the UK, a testament to his legacy and the Royal Academy of Arts. #History #Cronologia #Architecture #ReginaldBlomfield
December 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In late February 1991, a massive Iraqi military convoy retreated from Kuwait on Highway 80. The coalition airstrikes that followed created 'The Highway of Death'—a pivotal and morally complex moment in modern military history. #History #GulfWar
December 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
On this day in 1683, Philip V of Spain was born, destined to centralize power through the Nueva Planta decrees. From abolishing Catalan institutions to signing the Treaty of Versailles, his reign was a royal rollercoaster. 🎢 #history #cronologia #spanishhistory #PhilipV #NuevaPlanta
December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On this day in 1878, Joseph Stalin was born. This future Soviet leader would later become a key figure in the Council of Ministers and Revolutionary Military Council, leaving a complex legacy. Remember, not all revolutions are created equal! #history #cronologia #sovietunion #Stalin
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On this day in 1936, Pope Francis was born, destined to become the 266th pope and a beacon for social justice. Influenced by thinkers like Guillermo Moreno, he signed the Document on Human Fraternity. #history #cronologia #PopeFrancis #CatholicChurch #SocialJustice
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On this day in 1770, Ludwig van Beethoven was born. This German maestro didn't just compose music; he orchestrated a revolution in sound that still influences artists like The Beatles and The Who. Cheers to a legacy that rocks on! 🎶 #history #cronologia #Beethoven #classicalmusic
December 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
When Hadrian became emperor in 117 AD, he inherited the Roman Empire at its greatest territorial extent. His first major decision would redefine its very purpose. #history #cronologia #RomanEmpire
December 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
On this day in 2011, the Iraq War officially ended. A conflict that saw nations like the US, Spain, and Poland involved, and left Baghdad forever changed. Chuck Hagel, US Secretary of Defense, played a part in this chapter of history. #history #cronologia #IraqWar #Baghdad
December 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On this day in 1799, George Washington, the first U.S. president, passed away. A Founding Father who penned the Farewell Address and issued the Proclamation of Neutrality, he was also a member of the American Philosophical Society. #history #cronologia #Washington #FoundingFather
December 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
In 81 AD, Domitian became Roman emperor, beginning a 15-year reign that remains intensely debated by historians. His rule marked the end of the Flavian dynasty. #RomanHistory #FlavianDynasty #Domitian
December 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
In 1566, the aging Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent marched on the fortress of Szigetvár in the Kingdom of Hungary. His strategic goal was to remove a key obstacle on the route toward Vienna. #OttomanEmpire #16thCentury #History
December 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
On 8 December 1980, John Lennon was in a surprisingly productive, seemingly content period. After five years away from releasing music, he was back in the studio and focused on family life with his young son Sean. #History #cronologia
December 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
On this day in 1940, John Lennon was born. A musical genius who rocked the world with The Beatles and more. Imagine all the people celebrating his legacy today! 🎸 #history #cronologia #TheBeatles #JohnLennon
December 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Helen Keller is remembered as an inspirational figure, but the radical politics that shaped her life are often erased. She was a committed socialist, suffragette and labour union advocate. #History #HelenKeller #Activism
December 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
On this day in 1928, Noam Chomsky was born. A linguist and activist who challenges power and inspires thinkers like Norman Finkelstein. A member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Chomsky's influence is undeniable. #history #cronologia #Chomsky #linguistics
December 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
On 1 September 1939, German forces invaded Poland, starting World War II in Europe. Britain and France declared war on Germany on 3 September. #history #WW2
December 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
On this day in 1504, Isabella I of Castile, the queen who shaped a united Spain, passed away. Her legacy includes the Treaty of Granada and the infamous Capitulations of Santa Fe. A complex figure in history! #history #cronologia #medievalhistory #IsabellaOfCastile
December 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
On this day in 1798, the Peasants' War began in the Southern Netherlands. A revolt against the French First Republic, it showed that even the humblest can challenge mighty powers. #history #cronologia #PeasantsWar #FrenchRevolution #SouthernNetherlands
December 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Founded in 1920, the Haganah was a clandestine Jewish militia in British-ruled Palestine. Born as a force to guard settlements, it grew into the main Zionist army that shaped Israel’s creation and the 1948 war. #MiddleEastHistory #Cronologia
December 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
On this day in 1975, we lost Hannah Arendt, the brilliant political theorist who dared to question power and authority. Her book 'Eichmann in Jerusalem' still sparks debate. A thinker influenced by Karl Jaspers, she corresponded with Gershom Scholem. #history #cronologia #philosophy #HannahArendt
December 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
On this day in 1981, the legendary Spanish footballer David Villa was born! Known for his dazzling footwork and goal-scoring prowess, he left a mark on matches like Spain v Armenia. Happy birthday to a true football icon! ⚽️ #history #cronologia #historyfacts #DavidVilla #SpanishFootball
December 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM