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7 historical events that defy belief

History is filled with peculiar and often overlooked events that defy explanation and challenge our understanding of the past. These weird events offer a glimpse into the strange and often unsettling aspects of human behaviour and societal norms. They also

Greatest Iconic Moments in Football History

Maybe surprise underdogs shake the world with a historic victory over an elite team. Sometimes, a little cheating goes a long way.

119 Historical Images That Might Change Your Perspective On Things (Best Of All Time)

Every photograph is an immortalized moment. Through the years, they become a time capsule of a bygone era, a reminder of how life was once. The internet is rich in resources of noteworthy images from the past, and this subreddit is an excellent example. With

TODAY IN HISTORY: British Government Sends Nigeria Messages Ahead Of Its Historic Independence

On September 30, 1960, the British Government sent congratulatory messages to Nigeria ahead of its historic independence.

Oldest ever 'Jesus is God' inscription found in Israeli prison, deemed greatest find

In this groundbreaking discovery, the Megiddo mosaic in Israel is the first evidence of Christians believing that Jesus was God ever found, giving unparalleled insights into the early church. Scientists discovered the most consequential Biblically related

TODAY IN HISTORY: Nigeria's Capital Moved from Lagos to Abuja

This historic transition was driven by several strategic and logistical considerations. Lagos, situated on the coast, faced serious congestion, overpopulation, and limited space for expansion.

TODAY IN HISTORY: US President Assassinated

On 22 November 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, during a motorcade through Dealey Plaza. As his open limousine passed crowds of spectators, shots rang out, fatally wounding Kennedy, as well as Governor John Connally, who was

TODAY IN HISTORY: British House of Commons Voted 343-185 To Abolish Death Penalty

This historic decision became a key moment in the British legal and human rights history. It followed years of debate and advocacy that resulted in the permanent establishment of the Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965.

TODAY IN HISTORY: Babangida's Military Regime Released the Manifestos, Constitutions Of SDP, NRC

This initiative culminated in the historic 1993 presidential election won by MKO Abiola of SDP as he defeated Alhaji Bashir Tofa of NRC. However, the election was later annulled by the military led by Babangida.

TODAY IN HISTORY: President Musa Yar'Adua Publicly Reveals Details of His Assets

Despite repeated demands from Nigerians for elected officials to do the needful, many past and current political office holders refused to declare their assets which is a deviation from the historic example set by Yar'Adua who died in 2010 while

TODAY IN HISTORY: Nelson Mandela Sworn In As First Black South African President

Mandela's presidency marked a historic moment following the country's inaugural multiracial parliamentary elections, where over 22 million South Africans voted overwhelmingly for him and his party, the African National Congress (ANC).

Top 10 misses in Premier League history? (Video)

No strikers are safe from terrible misses and these might be the 10 worst missed goals in the Premier League history The Premier League has been replete with an abundance of attacking talents who have scored incredible goals to light up the English top flight

TODAY IN HISTORY: Nigeria Launches Its First Satellite

On September 27, 2003, Nigeria launched its first satellite, called 'NigeriaSat-1 worth $13 million. The satellite was launched aboard a Russian Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia. NigeriaSat-1 was part of the Disaster Monitoring Constellation

TODAY IN HISTORY: Ugandan Dictator, Idi Amin Overthrown

Ugandans and by extension, Africans heaved a sigh of relief on April 11, 1979, when the Ugandan brutal dictator, Idi Amin, was overthrown. Amin had a quick rise to power. Notably, in 1966, Amin became chief of the Ugandan army and air force. He seized control

TODAY IN HISTORY: Many Die in Britain's Worst Helicopter Accident - First Atomic Bomb Detonated

This historic event, code-named "Trinity," involved the detonation of a plutonium implosion device named "Gadget" atop a 100-foot tower at 5:30 am.

TODAY IN HISTORY: Supreme Court Rules in Support of Burning US Flag as a Political Expression

On June 21, 1989, the United States Supreme Court made a historic decision in Texas v. Johnson, affirming the right of protesters to burn the American flag as a form of symbolic political speech protected under the First Amendment.

Liverpool Forward, Salah Makes History, Breaks Robbie Fowler's Record

Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah has created a new record at Liverpool after he scored twice in a 3-0 English Premier League win against Southampton at the weekend. The brace took Salah's goals to nine after 12 matches of a league season, better than the eight