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ON THIS DAY: Ferdinand Porsche unveils the Volkswagen (1936)

On 26 February 1936, after years of research and engineering efforts, Ferdinand Porsche introduced the "people’s car," known today as the Volkswagen. This momentous...

ON THIS DAY: Apple visionary, Steve Jobs is born (1995)

On 24 February 1955, Steve Jobs, one of the most influential figures in the history of technology, was born in San Francisco, California. As...

ON THIS DAY: Karl Marx publishes Communist Manifesto (1848)

On February 21, 1848, The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx with the assistance of Friedrich Engels, is published in London by a group of German-born revolutionary socialists...

ON THIS DAY: Opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1872)

On February 20, 1872, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, now one of the most renowned cultural institutions in the world, officially opened its doors...

ON THIS DAY: Toni Morrison is born (1931)

On this day, 18 February 1931, the world welcomed one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century—Toni Morrison. Born in Lorain,...

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Cyprus Eating Awards 2025 celebrate 21 years of excellence

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

Holguín-Christodoulides-Erhürman meeting set for January 28

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

Schengen: Magnus Brunner optimistic, supports Cyprus entry

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