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ON THIS DAY: Cyprus National Guard founded (1964)

The anniversary of the Cyprus National Guard is being marked today as the force celebrates 62 years since its establishment. According to the General Staff...

ON THIS DAY: Harriet Tubman leads fighters into Maryland, freeing slaves (1863)

Harriet Tubman stands among the most remarkable figures of the 19th century, a woman whose courage reshaped the course of American history. In 1863,...

ON THIS DAY: Star Wars premiered in Europe

On May 30, 1978, Star Wars expanded its international reach with major European releases, introducing audiences across the continent to what would become one...

ON THIS DAY: Indian Removal Act signed, forcing Native American relocation (1830)

In 1830, US President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, a landmark piece of legislation that authorised the forced relocation of Native American...

ON THIS DAY: Helena Bonham Carter is born (1966)

British actress Helena Bonham Carter marks her 60th birthday in 2026, celebrating a career that has made her one of the most distinctive and...