Tag: Soviet Union
This Day in History
Shimla, Oct. 1 Keekli Bureau
2017
From his hotel room in Las Vegas, 64-year-old gunman Stephen Paddock opened fire on a music festival, killing 58 people...
This Day in History
Shimla, Sept. 28 Keekli Bureau
2016
Polish-born Israeli statesman Shimon Peres—who served as prime minister (1984–86 and 1995–96) and president (2007–14) of Israel and shared the...
This Day in History
Shimla, Sept. 26 Keekli Bureau
2019
French politician Jacques Chirac, who served as president of France from 1995 to 2007, died at age 86.
2008
American actor Paul...
This Day in History
Shimla, Sept. 24 Keekli Bureau
2015
According to Saudi officials, 769 people died in a stampede during the hajj to Mecca; however, other estimates claim that...
This Day in History
Shimla, Sept. 22 Keekli Bureau
2015
American baseball player, manager, and coach Yogi Berra, who won a record 10 World Series while a catcher with the...
This Day in History
Shimla, Sept. 20 Keekli Bureau
2017
Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, causing more than $90 billion in damages and, according to government officials, nearly 3,000 deaths.
2011
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