The 6-day-old queen Mary became queen of Scotland when her father, King James V,…
A pope resigned to save his soul After five months as pope, Celestine V…
The first motel The world's first motel opened on this day in 1925. Located…
Today in History: $5.8 million stolen Cash and jewels worth more than $5 million…
The Emu War The Australian government officially surrendered on this day in 1932 after…
Lech Wałęsa elected president of Poland On this day in 1990, Lech Wałęsa—who had…
John Lennon fatally shot On this day in 1980, British musician John Lennon—who rose…
Pearl Harbor attack On this day in 1941, Japanese bombers launched a surprise aerial…
Irish Free State established Representatives of the British government and Irish leaders Arthur Griffith,…
Witchcraft condemned by Pope Innocent VIII Innocent VIII condemned witchcraft this day in 1484…
Ivan the Terrible proclaimed grand prince of Moscow On this day in 1533, the…

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