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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--The Moon Landing-- #OTD in 1969, Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins were the first people to land on the moon 🚀 polybook.app/facts/the-moon…

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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--The Flying Tiger Squadron-- #OTD in 1942 the American volunteer group of pilots who fought the Japanese on behalf of China in WW2 we’re disbanded. polybook.app/facts/the-flyi…

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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--The Incident at Xuanwu Gate-- #OTD in 626, the Palace Coup of Li Shimin took place. He ambushed his brothers at the northern gate of the palace. polybook.app/facts/the-inci…

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--Battle of Hattin-- #OTD in 1187 the battle of the 3rd Crusade began. The majority of Christian forces were killed or captured, allowing Muslim forces to gain power in the Holy Land. polybook.app/facts/battle-o…

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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--Invasion of Channel Islands-- @OTD in 1940 Germany attacked the Channel Islands. They held part of the islands for five years until the end of WWII. polybook.app/facts/invasion…

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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--The Purple Heart Battalion-- While their families were being interned, these Japanese-American soldiers fought for their country. polybook.app/facts/the-purp…

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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--Apasara-- These lovely ladies are found throughout Southeast Asia, and their dances are considered cultural heritage. polybook.app/facts/apasara

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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--Bessie Coleman-- #OTD in 1921 Coleman became the first Indigenous American to receive an international pilot’s license from the Fédération Aéronautique International. polybook.app/facts/bessie-c…

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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--Qi Jiguang-- A military hero often missed by the West, his teachings are still taught in Chinese schools today. polybook.app/facts/qi-jigua…

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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--Lakshmi Bai-- Queen. Mother. Freedom Fighter. Icon. The Rani of Jhansi, Lakshmi Bai. polybook.app/facts/lakshmi-…

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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--Alexander the Great-- #OTD in 323 BCE, Alexander the Great died. At only 32 he left behind an empire that fell apart soon after. polybook.app/facts/alexande…

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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--Attila The Hun-- Known as "the scourge of God" and being "born into the world to shake nations," Attila the Hun sought to conquer the world. polybook.app/facts/attila-t…

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LibraryOfLearning @LibraryOfLearn

4 years ago

--Empress Sisi-- Empress Elisabeth of Austria was married to the emperor Franz Josef I at the age of 16. She was known for her beauty and her liberal views made her popular among the people, but was murdered by anarchists in 1898. @PolybookApp polybook.app/facts/empress-…

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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--The Highland Clearances-- This attempt to wipe out Scottish Highland culture was all about revenge 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. @MinistryHistory has all the details on this retaliatory campaign. polybook.app/facts/the-high…

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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--King Edward VI-- Crowned at 9, dead at 15. @TheDebATL tells the sad story of Henry VIII's only son. polybook.app/facts/king-edw…

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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--Queen Lili’uokalani-- The first and last queen of Hawaii, imprisoned while her country was invaded. polybook.app/facts/queen-li…

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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--Benito Mussolini-- #OTD in 1944 the 5th Army enters and liberates #Rome from Mussolini's Fascist armies. Mussolini had already been deposed in 1943. polybook.app/facts/benito-m…

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Polybook @PolybookApp

4 years ago

--Gaslighting-- Have you ever been made to doubt your recollection of events? Here's a possible reason why. @allmadpodcast will explain this psychological abuse tactic. polybook.app/facts/gaslight…