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New Chicago History Site
If you’re interested in the history of Chicago, especially its architecture, check out this new creation: Forgotten Chicago. I’m reasonably impressed, especially with its pictures of the built environment. Here…
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Reversals
The Rage In 1957, the biggest abattoir in the north of England was been shut down after foot-and-mouth disease was found in cattle waiting to be slaughtered. The Stanley abattoir…
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Soulman
Jesus In 1843, Ebeneezer Scrooge proves to be better than his word and gains a fine reputation as a kind and generous man who embodies the spirit of Christmas in…
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Merry Christmas Everyone
Stop the Cavalry In 1914, after the „Christmas truce” begins in World War I, British, Russian and German soldiers return home to overthrow their respective monarchs. This supreme act of…
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Surprises
Lord Lucan In 1974, former UK Lord Lucan was found living under a false name in Australia after apparently faking his own death. He was detained under an immigration law…
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Accident
John Lennon In 1969, at Peace City One John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono broadcast Give peace a chance. Four people amongst many had journeyed to the metropolis, rebuilt…
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Storms
In 1433 AH, in accordance with the Islamic calendar European Muslims celebrated the Festival of Dhu al-Hijjah commencing an eight-day rededication of the Second Temple in Yerushaláyim at the time…
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Peace
Steve Biko In 1946, noted anti-apartheid activist Steve Bantu Biko was born in King William’s Town, South Africa. A student leader, he later founded the Black Consciousness Movement which would…
