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on Jul 1, 2025

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Volcano. The 1883 Krakatoa volcanic explosion was the most volatile in history, said have spread debris around the world two and a half times.

History Trivia / July 01, 2025

Valentina Tereshkova. In 1963, the first Russian woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova, orbited the Earth 48 times in Vostok 12.

History Trivia / June 30, 2025

Coleen Rowley. Rowley retired from the FBI in 2004 after serving 24 years with the agency.

History Trivia / June 30, 2025

Douglas MacArthur. Harry Truman rejected General Douglas MacArthur's proposals to attack Communist China in the Korean War.

History Trivia / June 29, 2025

Gary Hart. The photo of Donna Rice that caused Gary Hart's campaign to implode was taken aboard the yacht appropriately named, "Monkey Business".

History Trivia / June 29, 2025

Crossword. The "New York World" was the only source of crossword puzzles until 1924, when Simon & Schuster published a collection in book form.