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History (11)

Lam Wing-kee, the owner of Causeway Bay Books in Hong Kong, known for publishing political books banned in mainland China, was abducted by Chinese authorities.On this day, 2015 · Wikipedia, On this day
English football club Manchester United defeated rivals Arsenal 2–0 in the Battle of the Buffet, ending the latter's record-breaking unbeaten run.On this day, 2004 · Wikipedia, On this day
The inaugural Afro-Asian Games opened in Hyderabad, with 2,040 athletes from 96 nations competing.On this day, 2003 · Wikipedia, On this day
In protest against wage discrepancy and unfair employment practices, 90 percent of Iceland's female population went on strike for a day.On this day, 1975 · Wikipedia, On this day
Three people were killed when falsework collapsed during the construction of the Loddon Bridge in Berkshire, leading to reform of construction practices in the UK.On this day, 1972 · Wikipedia, On this day
Charges in a military court against generals Dương Văn Đức and Lâm Văn Phát of leading a coup attempt against South Vietnamese leader Nguyễn Khánh, were dropped.On this day, 1964 · Wikipedia, On this day
The cornerstone of the United Nations headquarters was laid in New York City.On this day, 1949 · Wikipedia, On this day
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Culture (4)

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... that Swiss artist Yves Netzhammer co-designed a postage stamp that looked and smelled like chocolate?Did you know · Wikipedia, Did you know
... that, hours before the opening match of the 2026 Jaffna Kings season, the franchise's co-owner was arrested in Colombo over match-fixing allegations?Did you know · Wikipedia, Did you know
... that VTuber Yukihana Lamy personally brewed sake, winning three International Wine Challenge medals?Did you know · Wikipedia, Did you know
... that activists walk from Ripoll to Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste annually to honour Dolors Prat?Did you know · Wikipedia, Did you know
... that Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn wrote "Ever Again" after reconciling with her partner, only for them to break up again shortly before her subsequent tour?Did you know · Wikipedia, Did you know
... that the gender gap for the hardest difficulty grades in rock climbing has almost completely closed?Did you know · Wikipedia, Did you know
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