How D-Day Became a Key Turning Point in World War II
On June 6th, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied forces landed in Nazi-occupied France in a military operation commonly known as D-Day.
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The Rise of the Star Wars Universe
The first Star Wars film, ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’, debuted in 1977. Since then, it has become one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.
The Lasting Legacy of ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’
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How Agatha Christie Became the World’s Best-Selling Novelist
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Muhammad Ali Went From Underdog to World Champion
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‘Elf’ Has Tons of Christmas Movie Easter Eggs
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Sacagawea Facts Versus Legends
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‘Hocus Pocus’ Went From Flop to Cult Classic
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‘The Golden Girls’ Has A Surprising Origin Story
Debuting in 1985, ‘The Golden Girls’ was a hit television series centered around a group of older women living together in Miami.
Amelia Earhart Set Several Impressive Aviation Records
Amelia Earhart, one of the world’s most celebrated aviators, was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.