On this day in
1836, the very beautiful
Arc de Triomphe is inaugurated in Paris, France. It remains one of that nation's most cherished and beloved landmarks.
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On this day in 1848, the Irish nationalist Tipperary Revolt against British rule takes place during the Irish Potato Famine. It is unsuccessful.
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On this day in
1900,
King Umberto I of Italy is assassinated by the anarchist
Gaetano Bresci.
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On this day in
1907, the Brownsea Island Scout camp is set up by
Sir Robert Baden-Powell in Poole Harbour on the south coast of England. The camp ran until August 9, 1907, and is regarded as the foundation of the Scouting movement.
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On this day in
1921, after first joining the organization as a government infiltrator/spy,
Adolf Hitler becomes leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party, later known as the Nazi Party.
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On this day in 1976, in New York city, David Berkowitz (aka the "Son of Sam") kills one person and seriously wounds another in the first of a series of attacks.
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On this day in the year
1981, England's
Prince Charles marries
Lady Diana Spencer, and they lived happily ever after.
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On this day in
1987, hippy ice cream entrepreneurs
Ben & Jerry team up with Grateful Dead front man
Jerry Garcia to create a popular new flavor:
Cherry Garcia. Subsequent partnerships with other musicians, resulting in such flavors as
Grape Slick,
Strawberry Pearl Jam, and
M&Eminem&M, were nowhere near as successful.
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On this day in
2005, astronomers announce their discovery of the dwarf planet
Eris.
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