Wednesday, March 9, 2011
On this Date in 1276...
...Augsburg becomes an Imperial Free City. Shortly afterward, the General responsible for this debacle was seen being force-choked by Darth Vader.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
On this Date in 1916...
...World War I: A British force unsuccessfully attempted to relieve the Ottoman siege of Kut (in present-day Iraq) in the Battle of Dujaila. Apparently, they just didn't have to go.
Monday, March 7, 2011
On this Date in 1900...
...the German liner SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse becomes the first ship to send wireless signals to shore. Those on the other end assume they are receiving a communication from "beyond the grave" and promptly burn the receiving station to the ground because of "demonic" activity.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
On this Date in 1945...
...Cologne is captured by American Troops. Mostly because of the pleasant aroma.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
On this Date in 1860...
...Parma, Tuscany, Modena and Romagna vote in referendums to join the Kingdom of Sardinia. Though many found the election results rather fishy, the majority of the population were ok with it.
Friday, March 4, 2011
On this Date in 1918...
...the first known case of the so-called Spanish flu was first observed at Fort Riley, Kansas, US. This strain of the flu was distinctive due to it's ability to quickly conquer a weak or inferior individual, then suddenly peter out due it's inability to effectively manage it.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
On this Date in 1575...
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