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ON THIS DAY: The liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau (1945)

On 27 January 1945, Soviet forces liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest and most notorious Nazi concentration and extermination camp, located in occupied Poland. This historic...

ON THIS DAY: Salvador Dalí dies at 84 (1989)

Today, 23rd January, marks the anniversary of the death of Salvador Dalí, one of the most iconic and eccentric figures in 20th-century art. He...

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

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

ON THIS DAY: Nazi Germany discusses the “Final Solution” (1942)

On 20 January 1942, high-ranking officials of Nazi Germany convened at the Wannsee Conference in Berlin to discuss and coordinate the implementation of the...

ON THIS DAY: International Italian cuisine day

International Italian Cuisine Day is celebrated every year on 17 January. It was initiated by Italian culinary professionals (chefs, waiters, restaurant managers, etc.) working...

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Izmir wildfire spreads, as winds hit 117km/h

The Izmir wildfire is spreading rapidly across western Turkey,...

Temperature falls to 37°C, but more heat to follow

The temperature falls to 37°C today in Cyprus, offering...

Anna Vissi shares summer moments in Italy with family

Anna Vissi is enjoying a well-earned summer break in...

On this day: Helen Keller was born (1880)

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