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ON THIS DAY: Rosa Parks ignites the bus boycott (1955)

On this Day December 1, 2024 at 09:08

On 1 December 1955, Rosa Parks, a 42-year-old African American seamstress, made history in Montgomery, Alabama, by refusing to give up her seat on...

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ON THIS DAY: Ruth Bader Ginsburg died aged 87 (2020)

September 18, 2026 at 15:10

Heavy rain hits Aradippou, flooding streets and basements

Cyprus September 18, 2026 at 14:34

Heavy weather affected the Aradippou area of Larnaca on...

Portugal approves pension bonus and €800m income tax cut

International September 18, 2026 at 14:30

Portugal’s government has approved an €800 million package to...

Olympic rowers face crocodiles, but currents cause concern

International September 18, 2026 at 14:18

The annual rowing regatta for schools in the Australian...

European Commission releases €3.3bn for defence equipment for Ukraine

International September 18, 2026 at 13:51

The European Commission is disbursing €3.3 billion to Ukraine...

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