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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...

ON THIS DAY: Cuban missile crisis begins (1962)

On this Day October 21, 2025 at 16:05

On this day in 1962, the world stood on the brink of nuclear war as the Cuban Missile Crisis began. The 13-day confrontation between the...

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ON THIS DAY: Wuhan lockdown announced, history made (2020)

January 23, 2026 at 15:25

Asylum revoked for migrants involved in Larnaca incidents

Cyprus January 23, 2026 at 15:18

Ministry applies new legislation on criminal offences The Cyprus Deputy...

Cyprus Eating Awards 2025 celebrate 21 years of excellence

Life January 23, 2026 at 15:07

The island’s leading culinary institution The Cyprus Eating Awards 2025,...

Holguín-Christodoulides-Erhürman meeting set for January 28

Cyprus January 23, 2026 at 15:04

UN envoy to convene talks between leaders The UN Personal...

Schengen: Magnus Brunner optimistic, supports Cyprus entry

Cyprus January 23, 2026 at 14:40

Cyprus’ application to join the Schengen area was a...

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