On December 21, 1988, a devastating terrorist attack claimed the lives of 270 people when a Pan Am Boeing 747 exploded mid-air over Lockerbie, Scotland. The wreckage rained down on the small town, killing some of the people on the ground, and setting off international investigations. This tragedy was the deadliest terror attack in the UK. Libya eventually took responsibility, however the case is still ongoning.
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1864 – During the American Civil War, Union General William T. Sherman completed his infamous March to the Sea by capturing Savannah, Georgia. This victory dealt a significant blow to the Confederacy, demonstrating the effectiveness of Sherman’s scorched-earth tactics and hastening the war’s end.
1891 – The first-ever basketball game, invented by James Naismith, was played at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts. Using a soccer ball and a peach basket, players navigated a rudimentary set of rules to score points. This game, born out of a need for an indoor winter activity, evolved into a global phenomenon and one of the most popular sports in history.
1913 – The New York World published the first newspaper crossword puzzle, originally called a “Word-Cross Puzzle.” This innovation captivated readers and launched a puzzle craze that persists to this day.
1991 – In the aftermath of the Soviet Union’s dissolution, 11 of its former republics came together to form the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). This alliance aimed to manage the transition from a centralized Soviet system to independent governance, marking a pivotal moment in post-Cold War geopolitics.
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