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ON THIS DAY: Remembering Domnitsa Lanitou-Kavounidou (2011)

Domnitsa Lanitou-Kavounidou (1919–2011): A pioneer of Greek and Cypriot athleticsOn this day, we remember the life and legacy of Domnitsa Lanitou-Kavounidou – the first...

ON THIS DAY: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed for espionage (1953)

On this day in 1953, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg—a married couple from New York City—were executed by electric chair at Sing Sing Prison in...

ON THIS DAY: Hugh Laurie (1959) and Peter Dinklage (1969) are born

Hugh Laurie – Biography & career highlights Born on 11 June 1959 in Oxfordshire, England, James Hugh Calum Laurie rose to fame through his comedy...

ON THIS DAY: The Hellenic Red Cross is founded (1877)

On this day, in 1877 the Greek Red Cross was founded. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian organisation founded to provide assistance to...

ON THIS DAY: The Rolling Stones release “(I can’t get no) satisfaction” (1965)

60 years ago, on 6 June 1965, The Rolling Stones released what would become one of the most influential and recognisable songs in rock...

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On this day: Helen Keller was born (1880)

On 27 June 1880, Helen Keller was born in...

UPDATE: Natalie arrested in Nicosia court, new suspect wanted

The 37-year-old woman wanted by police in connection with...

Shell-BP takeover rumours rattle global energy markets

Reports of a potential Shell takeover of BP caused...

US pledges $30 million to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

The United States has pledged $30 million to the...
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