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

On this Day December 20, 2024 at 14:53

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 this Day December 18, 2024 at 10:58

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 this Day December 17, 2024 at 14:41

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 this Day December 16, 2024 at 16:01

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: The Curies isolate radioactive radium (1902)

April 20, 2026 at 17:29

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Health April 20, 2026 at 17:01

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State of emergency declared in Wellington due to floods

International April 20, 2026 at 16:22

New Zealand declares a state of emergency in its...

Cyprus base upgrade plans move forward with US funding

Cyprus April 20, 2026 at 15:33

US funding to enhance key military bases Cyprus US base...

Strait of Hormuz closure announced again

International April 20, 2026 at 14:23

Iran declares renewed shutdown of key waterway Strait of Hormuz...