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ON THIS DAY: “It’s a wonderful life” premieres in New York (1946)

On 20 December 1946, the classic Christmas film "It's a Wonderful Life" premiered in New York City. Directed by the legendary Frank Capra and...

ON THIS DAY: Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” premieres (1892)

On 18 December 1892, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's iconic ballet The Nutcracker premiered at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This enchanting performance, based...

ON THIS DAY: The Wright Brothers’ historic first flight (1903)

On December 17, 1903, in a remote fishing village in the United States, two bicycle makers flew the first aeroplane, changing the world forever....

ON THIS DAY: The Boston tea party (1773)

On 16 December 1773, a defining moment in American history took place in Boston, Massachusetts, as American colonists staged a bold act of protest...

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On this day: Helen Keller was born (1880)

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

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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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