On this day: December 11, 1936 – Edward VIII of England abdicates
In December 1936, King Edward VIII of England puts a definitive end…
On this day: December 12, 1969 – The Piazza Fontana massacre
The evening of December 12, 1969 seemed to be unfolding normally: the…
On this day: November 30, 1874 – Winston Churchill is born
Among the personalities who left an indelible mark on the history of…
On this day: December 1, 1913 – The union of Crete with Greece
Ottoman rule in Crete dates back to the 17th century. Already in…
On this day: December 2, 1823 – The “Monroe Doctrine” is formulated in the USA
The "Monroe Doctrine" is an official foreign policy position whereby the US…
On this day: December 3, 1912 – The Naval Battle of Hellas
Greece declared war on the Ottoman Empire on October 5, 1912. After…
