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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...

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ON THIS DAY: Henry VIII crowned King of England (1509)

On 24 June 1509, a 17-year-old Henry VIII was...

First Greek satellite successfully launched into orbit

The first Greek satellite to bear the national flag...

Minister: No justification for higher fuel prices in Cyprus

There is currently no justification for raising fuel prices...

Ceasefire between Israel and Iran met with relief and doubt

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran sparked global...
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