History
Historical events, civilizations, and significant moments
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History
In 2009, a sudden explosion caused the deadliest mining disaster in Slovakia's history
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History
The 1913 Treaty of Bucharest redrew the Balkan map and ended a brutal conflict
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History
Canada honors the sacrifice of international peacekeepers on the Sunday closest to August 9
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History
In 1995, a storm caused a Boeing 737 to crash into a volcano in El Salvador
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In 1588, a fierce naval battle ended Spain's dream of invading England
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In 1870, a group of rebels declared a republic that lasted only one day
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In 1786, the United States established its first federal Indian Reservation
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In 1962, Jamaica became the first English-speaking Caribbean nation to gain independence
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In 1960, Cuba seized all American-owned assets to retaliate against U.S. economic sanctions
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In 1917, an outnumbered Romanian army began a heroic stand against German forces
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In 1716, an outnumbered army successfully defended a strategic fortress against 150,000 soldiers
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In 1939, thirteen young women were executed for their beliefs in Francoist Spain
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Napoleon used a daring pincer movement to win the Battle of Castiglione in 1796
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In 1772, three rival empires signed a secret deal to tear Poland apart
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In 1790, the United States founded its only maritime force to fight pirates and smugglers
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