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This Happened — May 19: Harry And Meghan Got Married

Updated May 19, 2024 at 5 p.m. On this day in 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were married at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, England. How did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meet? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly met on a blind date in July 2016, set up by a mutual friend. […]

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This Happened — May 18: When Mount St. Helens Erupted

Updated May 18, 2024 at 11 a.m. The volcano Mount St. Helens erupted on this day in 1980, in the state of Washington, United States. What caused the eruption of Mount St. Helens? The eruption of Mount St. Helens was caused by a combination of geological factors, including the movement of tectonic plates, the buildup […]

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Worldcrunch Magazine #83 — Escape From Sudan

May 20 – May 26, 2024

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This Happened — May 17: It’s Been 20 Years Since First Same-Sex Marriage In U.S.

Updated May 17, 2024 at 11:25 a.m. The first legal same-sex marriages ever in the U.S. were performed on this day in 2004 in the state of Massachusetts. Where were the first legal same-sex marriages performed in the United States? The first legal same-sex marriages in the United States were performed in the state of […]

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This Happened — May 16: Warsaw Uprising Photograph

Updated May 16, 2024 at 11 a.m. The Warsaw Uprising officially ended on this day in 1943, when the remaining Jewish fighters were killed or captured by German forces. What was the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising? The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was a military operation by the Jewish resistance during World War II aimed at resisting the […]

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The Dominican Republic Builds A Wall At Haiti’s Border — Sounds Like An Election Issue

For residents caught up in the surge of violence hitting the island, finding safety outside Haiti’s immediate borders is a struggle.

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This Happened — May 15: Billy Graham Crusade Begins

Updated May 15, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Billy Graham’s 1957 crusade began at Madison Square Garden in New York City on this day. The crusade drew a total of 2.3 million people over the course of its four-month run, with an average attendance of around 18,000 people per night. Who was Billy Graham? Billy Graham […]

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This Happened — May 14: Cate Blanchett Is Born

Updated May 14, 2024 at 10:35 a.m. Cate Blanchett was born on this day in 1969. Blanchett is an Australian actress known for her roles in film, television, and theater. She has won multiple awards, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. What are some of Cate Blanchett’s […]

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This Happened — May 13: Ali Agca Shoots Pope John Paul II

Updated May 13, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. Mehmet Ali Ağca attempted to kill Pope John Paul II on this day in 1981 in St. Peter’s Square. Who was Mehmet Ali Ağca? Mehmet Ali Ağca was a Turkish national who was a member of the extremist right-wing organization known as the Grey Wolves. Why did Mehmet […]

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Meet Uganda’s Women Taxi Drivers, Steering Change In Male-Dominated Industry

Low pay, sexual harassment and job instability haven’t stopped women from pursuing opportunities in the male-dominated public transport sector.

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This Happened — May 12: Sichuan Earthquake Kills Tens Of Thousands

Updated May 12, 2024 at 10:45 a.m. On this day in 2008, an earthquake hit the Sichuan province of China, in Wenchuan county. It was one of the deadliest recorded earthquakes ever to hit China. What was the magnitude of the Sichuan earthquake? The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.9 on the Richter scale. How […]

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This Happened — May 10: Mandela Was Sworn In 30 Years Ago

Updated May 10, 2024 at 11:40 a.m. Nelson Mandela was sworn into the presidency at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa on this day in 1994. What happened during Mandela’s president? Nelson Mandela led the end of apartheid and the transition to democracy in South Africa during his time as president. Mandela had been […]

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How Soaring Meat Prices Are Forcing Egypt To Rethink Its National Diet

With every economic crisis and surge in inflation, Egyptian households reshape the quantities and varieties of food on their dining tables. The current economic crisis, however, has placed an even tighter strain on families striving to afford food, especially sources of animal protein.

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This Happened — May 9: Rodrigo Duterte Elected

Updated May 9, 2024 at 11:40 a.m. On this day in 2016, the controversial Rodrigo Duterte was elected as the 16th President of the Philippines. What was Duterte’s presidential campaign platform? Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign platform for the presidency was centered around the fight against corruption, crime, and drugs. Most controversially, he urged citizens to shoot […]

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This Happened — May 8: Gandhi Fast Begins

Updated May 8, 2024 at 11:20 a.m. Mahatma Gandhi began an iconic fast on this day in 1933 in protest against the British government’s decision to separate the electoral system in India based on religion. He believed that the decision would lead to communal division and destroy Hindu-Muslim unity. Gandhi’s fast lasted for a total […]

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From Truth Tellers To Targets: The Rising Threat To Journalists In India

In India, journalists are either ousted from the country, jailed, penalized or criticized for a stance when reporting on government inattention to some issues. In the process the focus sometimes, is on the teller, not the story.

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This Happened — May 7: Macron Elected

Updated May 7, 2024 at 11:45 a.m. Emmanuel Macron was elected president of France on this day in 2017, after winning the second round of the presidential election. Who is Emmanuel Macron? Emmanuel Macron is a French politician who has served as the President of France since 2017. He is currently in his second term. […]

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This Happened — May 6: Hindenburg Disaster

Updated May 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. The Hindenburg caught fire on this day in 1937, while attempting to land at Lakehurst Naval Air Station in New Jersey, USA. What was the Hindenburg? The Hindenburg was a German zeppelin airship that was built in the 1930s. It was the largest airship ever built and was […]

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“Proxy War” Armies Of The Middle East? Just A New Way To Say Gangsters And Cartels

The Middle East’s militant and terror gangs, often described as Iran’s proxy forces, may have more in common with the cartels of a globalized war than with the fighters with a cause, more typical in the 20th century.

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This Happened — May 3: Margaret Thatcher’s Historic First Election

Updated May 3, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. Margaret Thatcher was elected prime minister of the United Kingdom on this day in 1979. She served as prime minister for 11 years, until her resignation in November 1990. What were Margaret Thatcher’s key policies as prime minister? As prime minister, Margaret Thatcher pursued a program of economic […]

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Worldcrunch Magazine #82 — The October 7 Revival

May 6 – May 12, 2024

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This Happened — May 2: Soviet Flag Raised Above Reichstag

Updated May 2, 2024 at 1:15 p.m. The iconic war photograph of the raising of the flag over the Reichstag was taken on this day in 1945. Why was the raising of the flag over the Reichstag significant? The image showing a Soviet soldier raising the Soviet flag on the roof of the Reichstag building […]

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This Happened — May 1: 30 Years Ago, The Crash That Changed Formula 1 Forever

Updated April 30, 2024 at 10:15 p.m. Thirty years ago, Formula 1 icon Ayrton Senna died in a crash during the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola. Who was Ayrton Senna? Ayrton Senna was a Brazilian Formula One racing driver who is widely considered to be one of the greatest drivers in the history of […]

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This Happened — April 30: The Shocking Stabbing Of Monica Seles

Updated April 30, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. On this day in 1993, tennis icon Monica Seles was stabbed by a deranged fan of her rival during a tennis match in Hamburg, Germany. Who was Monica Seles? Monica Seles is a former professional tennis player who was ranked world No. 1 and won nine Grand Slam […]

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This Happened — April 29: The Fall Of Saigon

Updated April 29, 2024 at 1:15 p.m. In April of 1975, as North Vietnamese troops approached the southern capital of Saigon, U.S. President Gerald Ford ordered the evacuation of all Americans from the country. How did the fall of Saigon happen? After years of conflict, the North Vietnamese army launched a final offensive on South […]

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This Happened – April 28: Penélope Cruz Is Born

Updated April 28, 2024 at 11:45 a.m. Spanish actress Penélope Cruz was born on this day in 1974, in Madrid, Spain. She began her acting career in the early 1990s. Where did Penélope Cruz grow up? Penélope Cruz Sánchez grew up in Alcobendas, a town near Madrid, Spain. She grew up in a working-class family, the […]

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This Happened — April 27: South Africa’s First Democratic Election

Updated April 27, 2024 at 12:45 p.m. South African citizens of all races were allowed to vote in a general election for the first time on April 27, 1994. This was the first democratic election in South Africa after the end of the apartheid system. How did apartheid end in South Africa? The end of […]

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Worldcrunch Magazine #81 — Pain And Psychedelics

April 29 – May 5, 2024

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This Happened — April 26: Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster

Updated April 26, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. The Chernobyl nuclear disaster was a catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred on this day in 1986, on Ukrainian territory of the Soviet Union. It was the worst nuclear disaster in history, both in terms of the human and environmental impact. How did the Chernobyl nuclear disaster happen? The […]

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This Happened — April 25: The End Of Fascist Rule In Italy

Updated April 25, 2024 at 11:450 p.m. On this day in 1945, Allied troops entered Milan and other major Italian cities, signaling the end of fascist rule and the Nazi occupation. The Italian resistance movement played a significant role in the liberation of the country. What was the fascist regime in Italy? The fascist regime […]

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This Happened — April 24: Armenian Genocide Began

Updated April 24, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. The Armenian genocide began on this day in 1915, when the Ottoman government arrested and deported hundreds of Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in Constantinople (now Istanbul). What led to the start of the Armenian genocide? The Ottoman government had long been hostile towards the Armenian population, who […]

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How Iran’s New Local Headscarf Crackdowns Blend With Looming Wars Abroad

Iranian authorities are enforcing Islamic dress norms with renewed vigor and the backing of a new law, and insist a “hostile West” is goading Iranian women into living indecent lives.

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This Happened – April 23: ​The First Ever Iconic War Photo

Updated April 23, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Roger Fenton’s photograph “the Valley of the Shadow of Death,” is considered the first-ever iconic war image, and was taken on this day in 1885. What is the Valley of the Shadow of Death? The area known as the “Valley of the Shadow of Death” is a narrow […]

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This Happened – April 22: ​Photo Of Elian Gonzalez, Held At Gunpoint

Updated April 22, 2024 at 12:40 p.m. Elian Gonzalez is a Cuban national who became the subject of an international custody battle. He was five years old at the time. On this day in 2000, federal agents raided the Miami home where Elian was staying with his relatives and forcibly removed him, holding him and […]

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This Happened – April 21: Iggy Pop Is Born

Updated April 21, 2024 at 11:45 a.m. Iggy Pop was born on this day in 1947 in Michigan. He is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor known for his influential career in rock music, particularly his work with the punk rock band The Stooges in the late 1960s and early 1970s. How did Iggy […]

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This Happened – April 19: ​Grace Kelly Marriage Into Royalty

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Worldcrunch Magazine #80 — All Eyes On Iran

April 22 – April 28, 2024

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This Happened – April 18: San Francisco Earthquake

Updated April 18, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. An earthquake hit San Francisco and its surrounding areas in California this day in 1906. The earthquake, which was caused by the movement of tectonic plates along the San Andreas Fault, was one of the most powerful in American history. How many people were killed in the 1906 […]

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This Happened – April 17: Bay Of Pigs Invasion

Updated April 17, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. The Bay of Pigs invasion began on this day in 1961, when a force of around 1,400 Cuban exiles, backed by the United States government, landed at the Bay of Pigs on the southern coast of Cuba. What was the goal of the Bay of Pigs invasion? The […]

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