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Many thanks to the Dutch for caring for the American graves at Margraten. They have never forgotten the liberation of Holland. 🕊️ #WWII #History #RIP 🕊️
Kaiser Wilhelm II. auf seiner legendären Palästinareise 1898. 👑🕌🐪 Um die Verbundenheit zur muslimischen Welt zu zeigen, kombinierte er preußische Uniform mit orientalischer Abaya. Das brachte ihm den Spitznamen „Hadschi Wilhelm“ ein. #Geschichte #History
British infantry occupy slit trenches in the forward area between Hill 112 and Hill 113 in the Odon Valley during the Battle of Caen in July 16, 1944. #History #WWII
67 years old Happy Birthday Robert Smith, lead guitarist of Siouxsie and the Banshees from 1982 to 1984 and continuous member of post-punk band The Cure since 1978, born on this day in 1959 in Black Pool, UK 📸 Tom Sheehan #robertsmith #postpunk #history #otd
“There are many veterans in my family. My Great Grandfather, American WWIl Veteran, passed in 2010 but I spent so much time with him growing up and was incredibly close to him. I love and miss him every day. No more wars.” #WWII #History #Family
Two Soviet Army soldiers equipped with PPSh-41 submachine guns take cover in a trench during the Battle of Stalingrad, 1942. #History #WWII
#OTD in #history 1775, the 1st shots of the Revolutionary War were fired at Lexington & Concord. When the sun fell, 49 Americans lay dead; 73 British soldiers never returned home. Many still hoped for reconciliation. But as John Adams knew: “the Die was cast, the Rubicon crossed”
18 April 1906: At 5:12 am, an estimated 7.9 magnitude #earthquake destroyed 80% of San Francisco, California and killed some 2,500 people. #History #OTD #ad amzn.to/3ewRq7q
Infantrymen of the 255th Infantry Regiment move down a street in Waldenburg, Germany, on April 16, 1945. #History #WWII
Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division during a medal ceremony in the city of Carentan, France, in 1944. #History #WWII
U.S. Marines operating a captured Japanese Type 92 machine gun on Iwo Jima in February, 1945. #History #WWII
U.S. Pfc Frank Pomroy from H-2-1 1st Marine Division rests by himself after 36 hours of intense continuous combat against Japanese defenders on Peleliu in September, 1944. #History #WWII
22 April 1778: U.S. #Naval Commander John Paul Jones leads a small raid against the port at Whitehaven, England, during the American #Revolutionary War. It was the first and only time the U.S. has “invaded” Britain. #History #Freedom #OTD #ad amzn.to/3cAJY9t
#OnThisDay 1014 Brian Boru, High-King of Ireland, was victorious at the Battle of Clontarf, however Boru was killed in his tent while praying by a Viking called Brodir. Brodir was captured & had his intestines cut out & wrapped around a tree while still alive. #Ireland #History
#OnThisDay 1916 James Connolly, signatory of the Irish Proclamation & Commandant of the Dublin Brigade, was shot twice, once in the arm & in the ankle. The latter wound resulted in him giving up his active role & him being executed in a chair in Kilmainham. #Ireland #History
22 April 1915: #Germany conducts the first major gas attack during World War I on the western front by firing more than 150 tons of lethal chlorine gas against the allies during the Second Battle of #Ypres in Belgium. #History #WWI #OTD #ad amzn.to/2KjXXoa Please support
20 April 1918: World War I German ace Manfred von Richthofen, aka The Red Baron, shoots down his 79th and 80th enemy aircraft. He would be shot down and killed the nex day on April 21. #WWI #History #OTD #ad amzn.to/2yuyRQU Please support URDailyHistory by clicking on
#OnThisDay 1916 The Irish Republic flag flew over the GPO, raised by Eamon Bulfin, an Argentinian born Volunteer (whose father was from Offaly). He was sentenced to death but was commuted because of his nationality. He was deported after some time in Frongoch. #Ireland #History
27 April 1937 George VI officially opened the National Maritime Museum in London, accompanied by his wife, Elizabeth and his daughter Princess Elizabeth, the future monarch. #History #HistoryMatters
"Redefined what it meant to be human." Today's #history book pick from Damn History, a free monthly newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to author @andrewscurran & @otherpress! Read/subscribe to Damn History: damn-history-16d93f.beehiiv.com/subscribe
27 April 1968 Abortion Act (1967) came into effect in Britain. It allowed abortion for women on certain defined medical grounds. #History #HistoryMatters
From revolution to modern power. Samora Machel, Vladimir Putin, and Emmerson Mnangagwa represent three eras shaping nations and global politics. Explore more historical insights in the replies 👇 #NyongesaSande #History #Leadership
If you could go back and rewrite the first St. Mary's book, how different would it be? #JodiTaylorBooks #History #BookRecommendations joditaylorbooks.com/p/if-you-could…
Two years after SC approved a Smalls monument, only $35,000 of the $2 million has been raised. Imagine what will happen with SC's citizens discover he was convicted of fraud by a majority Black jury! #history scdailygazette.com/2026/04/24/wit…
Discover the rise and fall of Roger Mortimer, the cunning and violent Marcher lord who overthrew King Edward II and reigned for three years as England's de facto ruler. #history worldhistory.org/Roger_Mortimer/
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Roger Mortimer: When a Love Affair Brought Down a King
Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March (1287-1330) was an English nobleman who deposed King Edward II of England (reign 1307-1327) and then established himself as the kingdom's de facto ruler. Though he...
27 April 2007 Israeli archaeologists discovered the tomb of Herod the Great, the ancient Roman client king of Judea, south of Jerusalem. He was in power at the time of the birth of Jesus. #History #HistoryMatters
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On this day in 1596, Dutch landscape painter Jan van Goyen was born. His brush captured the serene beauty of the Netherlands, proving art can be a window to nature. 🎨 #history #cronologia #art #dutchmaster
In 1720, Britain faced financial ruin as the South Sea Bubble burst, wiping out fortunes. Robert Walpole, a Whig politician, stepped in to manage the crisis and would reshape British government for decades. #history #cronologia
Today In 1947: An ailing Babe Ruth is honored with a special day in his name at every major league ballpark. The Babe gives a heartfelt speech during the ceremony at Yankee Stadium. #MLB #Baseball #History #BabeRuthDay
Saw the King #michaeljackson in person one of the many privileges of being #GenX 🙏🏽 what a time to be alive 😊 apart of “the” greatest explosions in music 🎵 #History 🙏🏽 “88 NYC Garden “ 1st Row 👑 #ComfortableLovee #MyOwnBestie 📷 : ComfortableLovee What you know about
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🇸🇾 Ibn Abi Usaibia — Author of History of Physicians, one of the most important medical biographies ever written, documenting hundreds of doctors across civilizations. #History #Medicine
Famous overhead shot of world champ Muhammad Ali marching to a neutral corner after scoring one of four knockdowns in his title defense vs Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams at the Houston Astrodome in 1966. Ali would prevail by TKO in round three. #Heavyweight #History #Boxing
Kaiser Wilhelm II. auf seiner legendären Palästinareise 1898. 👑🕌🐪 Um die Verbundenheit zur muslimischen Welt zu zeigen, kombinierte er preußische Uniform mit orientalischer Abaya. Das brachte ihm den Spitznamen „Hadschi Wilhelm“ ein. #Geschichte #History
26 April 1326: Swiss scholar Jacob Burckhardt claims this as the date the #Renaissance began. The event he claims kicked off the Renaissance was when Petrarch and his brother Gherardo climbed Mont #Ventoux in France. #History #OTD #ad amzn.to/35FTN8p
Many thanks to the Dutch for caring for the American graves at Margraten. They have never forgotten the liberation of Holland. 🕊️ #WWII #History #RIP 🕊️
21 April 753 BC: Legend says #Romulus established Rome. He and his twin brother Remus fought over where to establish the city. Romulus eventually killed #Remus in the dispute. Another legend claims the city was named after a woman, Roma. #History #OTD #ad amzn.to/2VpIx8f
#OnThisDay 1916 James Connolly, signatory of the Irish Proclamation & Commandant of the Dublin Brigade, was shot twice, once in the arm & in the ankle. The latter wound resulted in him giving up his active role & him being executed in a chair in Kilmainham. #Ireland #History
#OnThisDay 1916 The Irish Republic flag flew over the GPO, raised by Eamon Bulfin, an Argentinian born Volunteer (whose father was from Offaly). He was sentenced to death but was commuted because of his nationality. He was deported after some time in Frongoch. #Ireland #History
British infantry occupy slit trenches in the forward area between Hill 112 and Hill 113 in the Odon Valley during the Battle of Caen in July 16, 1944. #History #WWII
26 April 1945: Marshal Henri Philippe Petain, the head of France's #Vichy government during World War II, is arrested, charged and convicted of treason. He was a hero of World War I, but was a Nazi collaborator during World War II. #History #OTD #WW2 #ad amzn.to/3azLEi5
18 April 1906: At 5:12 am, an estimated 7.9 magnitude #earthquake destroyed 80% of San Francisco, California and killed some 2,500 people. #History #OTD #ad amzn.to/3ewRq7q
This 8th-century masterpiece is the only rock relief of its kind in Europe and a proud UNESCO World Heritage site. A symbol of Bulgarian power and mystery. History is written in stone. Have you heard of this legend before?🇧🇬#UNESCO #History #Bulgaria #Archaeology #MadarskiKonnik
#OnThisDay 1916 Cathal Brugha, second in command of the South Dublin Union garrison was badly wounded in an attack & shot 25 times, 9 serious wounds. It was thought he would not survive his wounds, yet he still fired on British troops & sang "God Save Ireland". #Ireland #History
“There are many veterans in my family. My Great Grandfather, American WWIl Veteran, passed in 2010 but I spent so much time with him growing up and was incredibly close to him. I love and miss him every day. No more wars.” #WWII #History #Family
Two Soviet Army soldiers equipped with PPSh-41 submachine guns take cover in a trench during the Battle of Stalingrad, 1942. #History #WWII
#OnThisDay 1916 Over 100 Vols & CnB captured the town hall in Enniscorthy & surrounded the RIC barracks. Some shots are fired but it becomes an almost bloodless standoff. Unlike in Dublin, locals supported the rebels. They were the last garrison to surrender. #Ireland #History
Dedicated to those who speak of human rights: Innocent, defenseless women and young girls whose honors were violated by Armenian gangs. Their suffering remains a silent cry in history. #HumanRights #History #Justice
The first tank of the second contract for Char B1 bis was built #OTD in 1938. The tank was expensive and complicated to build with 35 tanks of the second batch taking nearly a year to complete. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII
Infantrymen of the 255th Infantry Regiment move down a street in Waldenburg, Germany, on April 16, 1945. #History #WWII
22 April 1778: U.S. #Naval Commander John Paul Jones leads a small raid against the port at Whitehaven, England, during the American #Revolutionary War. It was the first and only time the U.S. has “invaded” Britain. #History #Freedom #OTD #ad amzn.to/3cAJY9t
26 April 1933: The Gestapo, the secret state #police in Nazi Germany, is established by Hermann Göring. However, on April 20, 1934, SS leader Heinrich #Himmler takes control of the organization. #History #HistoryMatters #OTD #ad amzn.to/3aCvip1 Help support us. Click on
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