Tag: frenchrevolution

ON THIS DAY: Bastille Day and the birth of the French Revolution (1789)

International July 14, 2025 at 10:24

Historical turning point On 14 July 1789, Parisians stormed the Bastille – a medieval fortress and prison in the heart of Paris – in an...

ON THIS DAY: Louis XVI is executed by guillotine in Paris (1793)

On this Day January 21, 2025 at 12:53

On 21 January 1793, Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine in Paris after being convicted of high treason by the French Parliament,...

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Limassol: Psychologist found guilty of sexually abusing underage patient

May 28, 2026 at 16:43

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

On this Day May 28, 2026 at 16:29

In 1830, US President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian...

Trump threatens to “blow up” Oman

International May 28, 2026 at 16:22

The threat to Oman has triggered widespread confusion after...

Over 1,000 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo

Health May 28, 2026 at 16:17

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo...

Four Italian cities, including Rome, on red heatwave alert

International May 28, 2026 at 16:09

A heatwave alert has been issued after the Italian...

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