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We all know Socrates as the classical Greek philosopher who is credited with being one of the main founders of modern thought. However, Soc...
Born in 1640, Aphra Behn was one of the first women in England to make a career out of writing. As a playwright, poet, translator, and Restoration era author, s...
The mind behind one of the most famous horror books to ever have been written, Mary Shelley has gone down in history as one of the most talented writers. The da...
Looking back over the course of history is one of the easiest ways that we can get better acquainted with our ancestors and social activity. When it comes to th...
The June Rebellion, also known as the Paris Uprising of 1832, took place between June 5-6, 1832. Anti-monarchist republicans in Paris began the uprising attempt...
William Shakespeare is one of the most celebrated writers in history. Despite having died long ago, the writer and wordsmith is still studied as if he were stil...
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We all learn about England's most beloved playwright, William Shakespeare in school, but when people think of Shakespeare's theater, they usu...
1. 1936: First issue of Life Magazine published
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It was on this date in 1936 that the first issue of Life magazine was publi...
1. 1973: Nixon signs law authorizing Alaskan oil pipeline
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President Richard Nixon signed the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline Aut...
1. 1970: Marshall University devastated by plane crash
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It was on this date in 1970 that Marshall University was devast...
