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Tap to collect anything you find interesting + discover relevant podcasts and articles.

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#OnThisDay 1928: American artist Andy Warhol was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

He's pictured here in 1980 with William Burroughs - having dinner in the room where Arthur C. Clarke wrote 2001 - at the Chelsea Hotel.

Watch 'Arena: Chelsea Hotel' here: https://t.co/xVxbsTAz7S

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--The Moon Landing--

#OTD in 1969, Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins were the first people to land on the moon 🚀

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--The Flying Tiger Squadron--

#OTD in 1942 the American volunteer group of pilots who fought the Japanese on behalf of China in WW2 we’re disbanded.

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--The Incident at Xuanwu Gate--

#OTD in 626, the Palace Coup of Li Shimin took place. He ambushed his brothers at the northern gate of the palace.

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--Battle of Hattin--

#OTD in 1187 the battle of the 3rd Crusade began. The majority of Christian forces were killed or captured, allowing Muslim forces to gain power in the Holy Land.

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--Invasion of Channel Islands--

@OTD in 1940 Germany attacked the Channel Islands. They held part of the islands for five years until the end of WWII.

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--The Purple Heart Battalion--

While their families were being interned, these Japanese-American soldiers fought for their country.

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--Apasara--

These lovely ladies are found throughout Southeast Asia, and their dances are considered cultural heritage.

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--Bessie Coleman--

#OTD in 1921 Coleman became the first Indigenous American to receive an international pilot’s license from the Fédération Aéronautique International.

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--Qi Jiguang--

A military hero often missed by the West, his teachings are still taught in Chinese schools today.

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--Lakshmi Bai--

Queen. Mother. Freedom Fighter. Icon. The Rani of Jhansi, Lakshmi Bai.

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--Alexander the Great--

#OTD in 323 BCE, Alexander the Great died. At only 32 he left behind an empire that fell apart soon after.

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--Attila The Hun--

Known as "the scourge of God" and being "born into the world to shake nations," Attila the Hun sought to conquer the world.

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--Empress Sisi--

Empress Elisabeth of Austria was married to the emperor Franz Josef I at the age of 16. She was known for her beauty and her liberal views made her popular among the people, but was murdered by anarchists in 1898.

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--The Highland Clearances--

This attempt to wipe out Scottish Highland culture was all about revenge 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

@MinistryHistory has all the details on this retaliatory campaign.

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--King Edward VI--

Crowned at 9, dead at 15. @TheDebATL tells the sad story of Henry VIII's only son.

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--Queen Lili’uokalani--

The first and last queen of Hawaii, imprisoned while her country was invaded.

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--Benito Mussolini--

#OTD in 1944 the 5th Army enters and liberates #Rome from Mussolini's Fascist armies. Mussolini had already been deposed in 1943.

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--Gaslighting--

Have you ever been made to doubt your recollection of events? Here's a possible reason why.

@allmadpodcast will explain this psychological abuse tactic.

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--Michael Meiring--

This alleged treasure hunter lived under an assumed name after an explosion in his hotel room.

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