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On This Day in History (October 28, 1886)
Statue of Liberty Dedicated
On October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty was officially dedicated in New York Harbor. France gave the monument to the United States as a symbol of friendship and liberty.
On This Day in History (October 30, 1974)
Muhammad Ali Won the Rumble in the Jungle
Muhammad Ali knocked out George Foreman in the eighth round in Kinshasa, Zaire (now DR Congo), to reclaim the world heavyweight boxing title.
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🌍TOP GLOBAL NEWS STORIES IN 24 HOURS! 🚨
In this update:
🔹 The staggering $47 Billion cost of the Iran conflict.
🔹 Russia intercepts a record-breaking 613 Ukrainian drones over Moscow.
🔹 Tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global shipping.
🔹 Emergency U.S. diplomatic evacuations, ballistic missile launches, and rising border clashes.
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On This Day in History (October 28, 1886)
Harvard University Founded
On October 28, 1636, the Massachusetts legislature approved funding for a college that later became Harvard University. It grew into one of the world's best-known universities.
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On This Day in History (October 28, 1940)
Italy Invades Greece During World War II
On October 28, 1940, Fascist Italy invaded Greece through Albania after Greece rejected an Italian ultimatum. The invasion opened a major campaign in the Second World War.
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On This Day in History (October 28, 2007)
Argentina Elects Its First Female President
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner won Argentina's presidential election, becoming the first woman elected directly to the country's presidency.
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On This Day in History (October 29, 1863)
The Red Cross Movement Took a Major Step Forward
An international conference in Geneva adopted resolutions establishing the founding principles of the Red Cross, helping pave the way for modern humanitarian aid to wounded soldiers.
On This Day in History (October 29, 2006)
ADC Airlines Flight 053 Crashed in Nigeria
An ADC Airlines Boeing 737 crashed shortly after takeoff from Abuja, killing 96 people, including Sultan Muhammadu Maccido of Sokoto. The disaster shocked Nigeria.
On This Day in History (October 29, 1863)
The Red Cross Movement Took a Major Step Forward
An international conference in Geneva adopted resolutions establishing the founding principles of the Red Cross, helping pave the way for modern humanitarian aid to wounded soldiers.
On This Day in History (October 28, 2007)
Argentina Elects Its First Female President
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner won Argentina's presidential election, becoming the first woman elected directly to the country's presidency.
On This Day in History (October 28, 1940)
Italy Invades Greece During World War II
On October 28, 1940, Fascist Italy invaded Greece through Albania after Greece rejected an Italian ultimatum. The invasion opened a major campaign in the Second World War.
On This Day in History (October 28, 1886)
Harvard University Founded
On October 28, 1636, the Massachusetts legislature approved funding for a college that later became Harvard University. It grew into one of the world's best-known universities.
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🌍 WORLD TOP HEADLINES: TOP GLOBAL NEWS STORIES IN 24 HOURS! 🚨
In Africa, we bring you the latest security updates regarding a tragic incident in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, a devastating paramilitary drone strike in Nyala, Sudan, and intense clashes between national forces and militants in southern Somalia.
Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions rise in the Middle East as Syria closes all commercial trade routes with Jordan following a serious border security breach. Finally, we turn to India, where massive emergency evacuations are underway as the severe Cyclone Arnab approaches the mainland.
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On This Day in History (October 27, 2022)
Elon Musk Completed His Acquisition of Twitter
Elon Musk completed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. The takeover brought major changes to the social media platform, which was renamed X in 2023
On This Day in History (October 27, 1904)
New York City Opened Its First Subway
New York City opened its first subway line to the public. More than 110,000 passengers used the new underground railway on its opening day, transforming urban transport.
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On This Day in History (October 26, 1979)
South Korean President Was Assassinated
President Park was shot dead by Kim Jae-gyu, head of South Korea's intelligence agency. His death ended nearly 18 years of rule and plunged the country into another period of political uncertainty
On This Day in History (October 26, 1979)
South Korean President Was Assassinated
President Park was shot dead by Kim Jae-gyu, head of South Korea's intelligence agency. His death ended nearly 18 years of rule and plunged the country into another period of political uncertainty
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On This Day in History (October 26, 1984)
A Baby Received a Baboon's Heart
Doctors in California transplanted a baboon's heart into Baby Fae. She survived the operation but died weeks later, highlighting the challenges of cross-species transplants.
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🌍 WORLD TOP HEADLINES: TOP GLOBAL NEWS STORIES IN 24 HOURS! 🚨
The biggest global breaking news stories that are shaping our world right now! From escalating tensions in the Middle East to mass national protests across Europe, here is your quick daily geopolitical update.
Today’s Top 12 Headlines:
1️⃣ UNITED STATES: President Trump declares Washington could launch a military strike on Iran tomorrow or seal a major deal.
2️⃣ SAUDI ARABIA: Air defenses intercept and destroy a Houthi ballistic missile directly over the capital, Riyadh.
3️⃣ FRANCE: Violent clashes erupt during nationwide anti-inflation protests, resulting in nearly 1,000 arrests.
4️⃣ JORDAN: Three masked gunmen open fire during a church funeral, leaving 9 people dead.
5️⃣ PALESTINE: Israeli military forces convert several civilian homes in Hebron into active military outposts.
6️⃣ BRAZIL: Lula and Bolsonaro supporters aggressively ramp up campaigns ahead of the high-stakes election finals.
7️⃣ UKRAINE: Elon Musk claims Kyiv violated official Starlink rules by deploying the network for military drone strikes.
8️⃣ HAITI: Executed bodies of four missing El Salvador soldiers discovered outside the capital, Port-au-Prince.
9️⃣ ITALY: Anti-government protests and intense clashes break out across major cities despite heavy security.
🔟 NIGERIA: Armed militants launch a deadly raid on a northeastern village, killing at least 10 residents.
1️⃣1️⃣ ALBANIA: Riot police fire tear gas to forcefully disperse anti-government student demonstrations in Tirana.
1️⃣2️⃣ NORTH KOREA: Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un returns home after completing a strategic war memorial visit to China.
From @lastt24hours