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Mar 31, 2025 · On This Day in History: March 11 In 843, the veneration of icons was officially reintroduced in the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, marking an end to Byzantine iconoclasm. …

2 days ago · The History of Today 1700 - Russia gave up its Black Sea fleet as part of a truce with the Ottoman Empire. 1868 - Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for an invention that …

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 …

Jan 29, 2019 · What happened in history on this day, Jan 29th. 757 C.E. – An Lushan, who led a rebellion against the Tang dynasty, is murdered. 1834 C.E. – Andrew Jackson orders federal …

5 days ago · Emilio Aguinaldo, head of the Philippine nationalists, proclaimed independence from Spain. The Baseball Hall of Fame opened to the public in Cooperstown, New York. Anne …

Let us begin with what happened today in history. You may also enter a specific day using the form on the right sidebar. What happened on June 24? There are more than 278 events that …

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