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ON THIS DAY: The Soviets detonate Tsar Bomba (1961)

On 30 October 1961, the Soviet Union detonated the Tsar Bomba over the remote Novaya Zemlya archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, producing the most...

ON THIS DAY: the Black Tuesday stock market crash of 1929

On 29 October 1929- a day now known as Black Tuesday- the United States stock market collapsed, wiping out billions of dollars in value...

Ohi Day: Greece’s proudest “No” to tyranny

Every 28 October, Greece, Cyprus, and Greek communities across the world stand united in celebration of Ohi Day - the day a small nation...

ON THIS DAY: DuPont announces the invention of nylon (1938)

On this day in 1938, the American chemical company DuPont announced the creation of a revolutionary new synthetic fibre — nylon. This innovation marked...

ON THIS DAY: The United Nations was founded (1945)

On 24 October 1945, the United Nations was founded following the devastation of World War II. Created to maintain peace, foster cooperation, and uphold...