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ON THIS DAY: Bertolt Brecht is born (1898)

On 10 February 1898, Bertolt Brecht, one of the most influential playwrights, poets, and theatre practitioners of the 20th century, was born in Augsburg,...

ON THIS DAY: Charles Dickens is born (1812)

On 7 February 1812, one of the most celebrated and influential novelists in English literature, Charles Dickens, was born in Portsmouth, England. Known for...

ON THIS DAY: Queen Elizabeth II ascends to the throne (1952)

On 6 February 1952, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary became Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom following the death of her father, King George...

ON THIS DAY: Cristiano Ronaldo (1985) and Neymar Jr (1992) are born

February 5 is a special day in the footballing world, as it marks the birthday of two of the most iconic players of their...

ON THIS DAY: The founding of Panathinaikos FC (1908)

On February 3, 1908, Giorgos Kalafatis founded the football section of Panathinaikos Athletic Club (Football Club of Athens POA), on the 3rd of February...