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ON THIS DAY: the Black Tuesday stock market crash of 1929

On this Day October 29, 2025 at 18:20

On 29 October 1929- a day now known as Black Tuesday- the United States stock market collapsed, wiping out billions of dollars in value...

ON THIS DAY: DuPont announces the invention of nylon (1938)

On this Day October 27, 2025 at 18:47

On this day in 1938, the American chemical company DuPont announced the creation of a revolutionary new synthetic fibre — nylon. This innovation marked...

ON THIS DAY: The United Nations was founded (1945)

On this Day October 24, 2025 at 18:43

On 24 October 1945, the United Nations was founded following the devastation of World War II. Created to maintain peace, foster cooperation, and uphold...

ON THIS DAY: When Britney met the iPod and pop ruled the world

On this Day October 23, 2025 at 13:50

It’s hard to imagine the early 2000s without two cultural icons: Britney Spears and the Apple iPod. And, remarkably, both made their mark on...

ON THIS DAY: Athens welcomes first opera house with Puccini (1940)

Life October 22, 2025 at 11:05

On this day in 1940, Athens celebrated a milestone in its cultural history as the city’s first dedicated opera venue — the Olympia Theatre...

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EU Cyprus envoy Johannes Hahn resigns

March 23, 2026 at 16:16

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International March 23, 2026 at 16:06

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Tempi trial adjourned to April 1 after protests over courtroom conditions

Greece March 23, 2026 at 15:45

Trial begins amid tension The trial for the Tempi train...

ON THIS DAY: Pioneer of HIV research, Robert Gallo is born (1937)

On this Day March 23, 2026 at 15:43

On this day in 1937, Robert Charles Gallo was...

167,000 people in Cyprus at risk of poverty or social exclusion

Economy March 23, 2026 at 15:26

According to the Statistical Service, 17.1% of the population,...

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