Tag: American history

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: 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...

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Defence Minister on Kalo Chorio fire: “Responsibilities have names and surnames”

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas has expressed strong dissatisfaction over...

ON THIS DAY: Bugs Bunny makes iconic debut in cartoon classic (1940)

On 27 July 1940, Bugs Bunny, the iconic Warner...

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Statistics reveal 1 in 5 people will face cancer diagnosis in lifetime

Global cancer statistics reveal a growing public health challenge,...
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