Eight score years ago today, then future Emperor Wilhelm II was born.
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Kaiser Wilhelm II at 160
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Labels: Germany, Hohenzollern
Commission for a League
A century and a couple of days ago today, the Versailles Peace Conference approved the creation of the League of Nations.
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Labels: military intervention
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Friday, January 18, 2019
Paris Conference Opening at 100
A century ago today, the Paris Peace Conference opened, four dozen years on the day after the proclamation of the German Empire in the halls of Versailles, in France.
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Labels: military intervention
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Persian Shah Fled
Four decades ago today, the Persian Shah fled.
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Labels: Middle East, short note
Sunday, January 13, 2019
"Big Four" Getting Together
A century ago yesterday, the big leaders of the Entente met in Paris.
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Labels: military intervention
Friday, January 11, 2019
Archduke Karl at 58
Today is the birthday of the Archduke Karl, head of the House of Habsburg. 58 years ago today he was born to Archduke Otto and Archduchess Regina.
Happy Birthday, Your Imperial and Royal Highness!
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Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Cuba Revolution
60 years ago today, the Cuban Revolution led to regime change.
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Labels: Latin America, short note