The Lowdown On History

What you need to know on World History: Origins, Cradles of Civilisation, Wars, Research & Lost History.
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Remembering Daveigh Chase on what would have been her 36th birthday.

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Amelia Earhart was born 129 years ago today. (1897 - ?)

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Alex Trebek was born 86 years ago today. (1940-2020)

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This Week’s Top 10 on the Billboard Hot100.

(Chart dated July 25 2026)

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The 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP has ended.

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Spain has won the 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP!

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The 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP has officially ended.

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Jennifer Finch, founding member and longtime bassist of L7, has passed away aged 59 due to a brain cancer.

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Intel was founded 58 years ago today. (1968-now)

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John Glenn was born 105 years ago today. (1921-2016)

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Nelson Mandela was born 108 years ago today. (1908-2013)

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Vidkun Quisling was born 139 years ago today. (1887-1945)

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Robert Hooke was born 391 years ago today. (1635-1703)

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Kris Jenner’s mother, Mary Jo 'MJ’ Shannon, has passed away aged 91.

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Seputla Sebogodi, South African veteran actor, has passed away aged 63.

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Trygve Lie served as the United Nations’ first proper secretary general (1946-1952).

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Trygve Lie was born 130 years ago today. (1896-1968)

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Orville Redenbacher's is America's best-selling popcorn brand, with a historic holding over half of the national market share in the microwave segment.

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Orville Redenbacher was born 119 years ago today. (1907-1995)

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Ginger Rogers holds the Guinness World Record for the most films starring a single dancing partnership (alongside Fred Astire) in Hollywood History with 10.