History
Historical events, civilizations, and significant moments
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History
In 963, a legendary general was crowned emperor to defend the Byzantine frontier
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History
In 1984, a small raid in Şemdinli launched a decades-long conflict in Turkey
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History
In 1945, Korea regained its sovereignty after thirty-five years of Japanese rule
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History
In 1945, the United Kingdom celebrated the definitive end of World War II
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History
In 1963, Henry John Burnett became the last person executed in Scotland
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In 1961, a soldier's leap over barbed wire became a symbol of freedom
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History
In 1947, the birth of Pakistan marked the largest mass migration in human history
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History
A 2006 ceasefire ended a month of intense conflict and reshaped Middle Eastern diplomacy
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History
In 582, a soldier named Maurice rose to become emperor of the Byzantines
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The death of King Gyeongjong in 981 ended a pivotal era for early Korea
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History
In 1687, a decisive victory finally broke the Ottoman grip on central Europe
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In 1675, a strategic bridge battle halted the French expansion into Germany
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A 1473 clash between rival empires proved that gunpowder would redefine medieval warfare
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In 1960, Chad gained independence and ended six decades of French colonial rule
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In 2009, a sudden explosion caused the deadliest mining disaster in Slovakia's history
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