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On This Day in World History 🌎
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🌍✨ On This Day:

- Thomas Edison granted a patent for his phonograph in 1878 🎶
- In 1945, US Marines launch invasion of Iwo Jima 🌊
- 980 Japanese soldiers killed by crocodiles on Ramree Island in 1945 🇯🇵🐊

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February 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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- Today in 1519: Hernán Cortés sets off for Mexico with 11 ships.
- Did you know? Snow fell in the Sahara on this day in 1979.
- Birthdays today: John Travolta turns 71!

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February 19, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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- Treaty of Adrianople ends war between HRE & Ottoman Empire in 1568.
- Sardines are first canned in 1876.
- Discovery of Zealandia, a nearly underwater continent, announced in 2017.
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February 18, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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- In 1923, Howard Carter opens Tutankhamun's burial chamber. 💀✨ #History #World #OnThisDay
- In 1959, Fidel Castro becomes Prime Minister of Cuba. 🇨🇺 #History #World #OnThisDay
- In 1659, the first known cheque was written for £400. 💸 #History #World #OnThisDay
February 17, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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🌍 #OnThisDay in #History:

- 1989: Last Soviet troops left Afghanistan, ending the military occupation.
- 2001: The first draft of the complete human genome was published.
- 2003: Millions worldwide protested against the Iraq War.

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February 16, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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- Baghdad falls to the Mongols in 1258, marking the end of the Islamic Golden Age.
- England's Bill of Rights is established in 1689, setting limits on the crown.
- In 1945, Allied planes begin the devastating bombing of Dresden.

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February 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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- Qing Dynasty ends, Puyi abdicates at age 6, marking the end of imperial China
- Bill Clinton acquitted by Senate during impeachment trial
- Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emancipator, was born #History #World #OnThisDay
February 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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- #OnThisDay in 660 BC: Japan was founded by Emperor Jimmu.
- In 1990: Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years.
- In 2011: Hosni Mubarak resigned, ending the Egyptian Revolution.
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February 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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- HMS Dreadnought made waves in naval design, launching in 1906 🚢
- Treaty of Paris ended the French-Indian War, 1763 🇫🇷🇬🇧
- Deep Blue beat Garry Kasparov at chess in 1996 ♟️

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February 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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- Massachusetts Colony declared in rebellion by British Parliament in 1775 🚩
- The Beatles make their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 🎶
- William Morgan introduces "Volleyball" to the world in 1895 🏐

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February 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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- Mary, Queen of Scots, was executed in 1587 at age 44. #History #OnThisDay
- Isaac Newton read his first optics paper in London in 1672. #History #World
- The Battle of Eylau in 1807 marked Napoleon's first non-victory. #History #World
February 9, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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- Edward of Caernarfon becomes the first English Prince of Wales in 1301.
- The Maastricht Treaty, forming the EU, was signed today in 1992.
- "New York, New York" was declared NYC's official anthem in 1985.
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February 8, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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- Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the British throne #OnThisDay in 1952👑
- Stamford Raffles founded Singapore #OnThisDay in 1819🇸🇬
- Treaty of Waitangi was signed, establishing shared sovereignty between Māori and the British crown in 1840 #OnThisDay #History #World
February 7, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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- 1885: Leopold II claims Congo as a personal possession.
- 1969: US population hits 200 million.
- 1936: Charlie Chaplin releases "Modern Times".
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February 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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- Naval Battle of Diu: Portuguese Armada defeats Mamluk fleet in 1509, establishing control over Indian Ocean trade.
- Universal Suffrage: Iowa ratifies the 15th Amendment in 1870.
- Homo Erectus fossils discovered in China in 1928.

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February 4, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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- New Amsterdam becomes NYC in 1653 🌆
- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends Mexican–American War in 1848 🏜️
- James Joyce's "Ulysses" published in 1922 📚

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February 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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- Queen Elizabeth I signs Mary, Queen of Scots' death warrant in 1587
- Space Shuttle Columbia disaster occurs in 2003
- Ayatollah Khomeini returns to Iran after 15 years in exile in 1979

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February 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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- 1865: 13th Amendment abolishes slavery in the US 🇺🇸 #History
- 1943: Friedrich Paulus surrenders at Stalingrad 🇩🇪 #World
- 2015: Lydia Ko becomes youngest world No. 1 in golf ⛳ #OnThisDay
February 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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- Oliver Cromwell was ritually executed 2 years after his death in 1661.
- Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in 1948.
- The Beatles played their final live gig in 1969.

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January 31, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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- #OnThisDay in 1595: William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is thought to have been first performed.🎭 #History
- 1892: The Coca-Cola Company is incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia.🥤 #World
- 1964: "Dr. Strangelove" premieres, directed by Stanley Kubrick.🎥
January 30, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Here are some historical highlights from #OnThisDay:

- 1820: Russian Antarctic expedition discovers Antarctica! 🌍❄️
- 1945: Soviet troops liberate Auschwitz & Birkenau. 🕊️
- 1956: Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel" is released! 🎶

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January 28, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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- "Pentateuch," the Jewish Bible, was first printed in 1482 📚
- January 26, 1926: First public TV demo by John Logie Baird in London 📺
- Mozart's opera "Cosi Fan Tutte" premiered in 1790 🎶

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January 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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- São Paulo was founded today in 1554 🇧🇷 #History #OnThisDay
- Today in 1924: The first Winter Olympic Games open in Chamonix, France ❄️ #World #History
- Egyptian Revolution of 2011 begins with major demonstrations 🚩 #OnThisDay #World
January 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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- Discover pivotal events that shaped our past on #OnThisDay
- Uncover history from 4000 BC to today with #World highlights
- Celebrate #History with famous birthdays, events, and more!
January 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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- The Ming Dynasty begins with Hongwu Emperor in 1368 🎉
- The Shaanxi Earthquake, deadliest ever, in 1556 😔
- COVID-19 pandemic lockdown starts in Wuhan, 2020 🌍

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January 24, 2025 at 12:39 AM