Sunday, January 27, 2019

Kaiser Wilhelm II at 160

Eight score years ago today, then future Emperor Wilhelm II was born.


Commission for a League

The League of NationsA century and a couple of days ago today, the Versailles Peace Conference approved the creation of the League of Nations.

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.


Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Sunday, January 13, 2019

"Big Four" Getting Together

A century ago yesterday, the big leaders of the Entente met in Paris.


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!


Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Cuba Revolution

Map of advancement of Cuban revolutionary forces60 years ago today, the Cuban Revolution led to regime change.