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ON THIS DAY: Galileo Galilei recants heliocentric view in clash with Church (1633)

In 1633, Italian scientist Galileo Galilei was forced to publicly recant one of the most transformative scientific ideas in history: that the Earth orbits...

ON THIS DAY: International Day for Countering Hate Speech

Every year on 18 June, the world marks the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, a United Nations observance dedicated to raising awareness about...

ON THIS DAY: Mumtaz Mahal dies, Taj Mahal is built as her tomb (1631)

Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan I, died on 17 June 1631 while giving birth to the couple's 14th child....

ON THIS DAY: Grease premieres in Hollywood (1978)

In 1978, Grease opened in cinemas and quickly became one of the most influential musical films of all time. The production brought together Hollywood...

ON THIS DAY: The Magna Carta was sealed (1215)

On June 15, 1215, England's King John sealed- formally approved with his royal seal- the Magna Carta at Runnymede, near Windsor, after a rebellion...