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What Happened On Your Bday? After the failure of court appeals and of a worldwide campaign for mercy, husband and wife Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were put to death this day in 1953, …

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Apr 1, 2019 · What happened today in history. Also includes famous births, deaths and other notables.

Mar 31, 2025 · On This Day in History: March 20 In 1345, scholars at the University of Paris believed that the conjunction of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn caused the Black Death. In reality, […]

Each event that has taken place on each day, has swept the world off its feet. The deeds of our ancestors have shaped our present and future, thus making these historical facts and …

1784 – Élisabeth Thible became the first woman to fly in an untethered hot air balloon, covering a distance of 4 km (2.5 mi) and reaching an estimated altitude of 1,500 m (4,900 ft). 1944 – …

Jan 29, 2019 · What happened in history on this day, Feb 1st. 1327 C.E. – Edward III is officially crowned King of England. 1662 C.E. – Koxinga seizes the island of Taiwan for China after a …

2 days ago · Learn which important and interesting historical events happened on today in history. Hundreds of events, facts and photos from history, film, music and sport.