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March 6, 2012

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 2012,Niclas Sarkozy, the President of France announced a plan to cut immigration to France by at least 50%. He explained that if the French people would just be rude to tourists, especially Americans, Australians, English and the Japanese, then the word would get out and people would want to … Continue reading →

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January 6, 1994

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1994, Figure Skater Nancy Kerrigan was attacked and clubbed on her right leg by an assailant at Cobo Arena in Detriot, Michigan. Four men, including her chief rival’s husband, Jeff Gillooly were later sentenced to prison for the attack. Tanya Harding was able to escape jail and trial, as … Continue reading →

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November 12, 1840

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! on this date in 1840, the famous and talented sculptor Auguste Rodin was born in Paris, France. His most widely known works of art are “The Kiss” and “The Thinker” and his least known works were the unpopular “Dog Humps Leg” and his follow-up piece “Man Kicks Dog”. Art historians … Continue reading →

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October 25, 1920

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1920, King Alexander I of Greece died of blood poisoning after being bitten by his pet monkey, Zeus. Zeus was put on trial and found “not guilty” based on the fact that he was a monkey, and not a Frenchman. The English sent a note and asked the Greek … Continue reading →

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October 23, 1987

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1987 France performed a nuclear test at Muruora Island in the South Pacific and the US performed one at the Nevada Test Site. While the US bomb explosion was of course bigger and packed with action and extra special effects, the French explosion had less exposition and better scenery.

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October 14, 1066

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1066, William the Conqueror, and his French army, proved victorious at the Battle of Hastings and conquered England, thereby earning the sobriquet “The Conqueror”. Before the Battle of Hastings he was just known as that “Whining Posher From France Who Poos His Pants Before Every Battle”. The English soldiers … Continue reading →

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May 21, 1790

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1790 Paris, France was divided into 48 zones. When the French monarchy was reminded that Paris was a huge tourist destination and that at least one zone should be tourist-friendly, King Louis XVI said, “The world has met Frenchmen before, haven’t they? A sneer is our national smile and … Continue reading →

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March 20, 1792

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1792 the French Legislative Assembly approved the use of the guillotine as a quick and humane method of dealing with convicted murders, rapists, and kidnappers. It was stated that the guillotine would be used as a means of last resort and that it was believed that only 200 to … Continue reading →

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February 11, 1858

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1858 a French girl, Bernadette Soubirous, claimed to have seen a vision of the Virgin Mary near Lourdes. Her friend, Francois D’egnle, said that was exceedingly strange, as virgins had not been spotted near Lourdes in over 60 years.

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January 28, 1871

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1871, France surrendered in the Franco-Prussian War, thus continuing their history of losing wars since the ‘Curse of Napoleon’ took effect. France has since become known as the ‘Buffalo Bills’ of the military world with its inability to win a war.

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