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ON THIS DAY: Vatican City independence established (1929)

On This Day: The Lateran Treaty is signed Vatican City independence was formally established on 11 February 1929, when the Lateran Treaty was signed between...

1952: India passes its first democratic test

India’s Congress Party, led by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, has secured a decisive victory in the country’s first general election, marking a major milestone in...

ON THIS DAY: WWF confirms pro wrestling is exhibition, not sport (1989)

The World Wrestling Federation (WWF) told a New Jersey court that its events are “entertainment exhibitions” rather than competitive sports, a move that could...

ON THIS DAY: The death of Arthur Miller (2005)

A towering figure in modern theatre On this day, the world marks the anniversary of the death of Arthur Miller, one of the most influential playwrights...

ON THIS DAY: Great Britain grants women over 30 the right to vote (1918)

On 6 February 1918, Britain adopted the Representation of the People Act, a historic reform that granted women over the age of 30 the...