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Author Archives: Joel Byers
February 19, 2008
On February 19, 2008, Dictator Fidel Castro resigned from the Cuban presidency. After serving for 49 years as the leader of Cuba, he turned the reigns over to his brother Raul. Time and the natural aging process did something that … Continue reading
Posted in 21st Century, Historical Facts
Tagged 000 pies, America, Cuba, death by 10, Fidel Castro
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February 18, 1790
On February 18, 1790, the Patron Saint of Grammar Nazis took his place looking over the shoulder of God. Thomas de Mahy, the Marquis de Favras, was sentenced to death by hanging during the French Revolution for treason against the … Continue reading
Posted in 18th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged famous last words, Grammar Troll, the french, Thomas de Mahy
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February 17, 1995
On February 17, 1995, Federal Judge Okla B. Jones allowed a lawsuit to continue that claimed that US tobacco makers knew nicotine was addictive and manipulated its levels to keep customers hooked. Tobacco companies immediately had an “oh shit” moment … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged lawsuits, losing, throw money at it, US Tobacco
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February 16, 1899
On February 16, 1899, at the French presidential Elysee Palace, President Felix Faure died doing what he loved most. His mistress, 29-year-old Marguerite Steinheil. He had called her over to the palace for a little afternoon delight when he had … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged Charles de Gaulle, Felix Faure, france, legendary, Marguerite Steinheil, sex
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February 15, 705
On February 15, 706, Byzantine emperor Justinian II of the Golden Nose had his two predecessors publicly executed in the Hippodrome of Constantinople. Why did he do this? Because in 695 CE during his ‘first’ reign as Byzantine emperor, the … Continue reading
Posted in 8th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged golden nose, Justinian II, Leontios, Roman natural deaths, Tiberios III
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February 14, 2018
On February 14, 2018, on the day of Global Love, an unnamed 19-year-old German man died because of love. His love of winning an argument. He and his girlfriend were walking along the Havel River on December 19, 2017 and … Continue reading
February 12, 1947
On February 12, 1947, the largest observed iron meteorite flashed through the atmosphere and crashed in the Sikhote-Alin Mountains in the Soviet Union. It weighed around 23 tones. Later, in 1963, Ripsorck Epsilom 14 of Gliese 832 apologized to Nikita … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged meteors, Nikita Krushchev, Ripsorck Epsilom 14 of Gliese 832, USSR
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February 11, 55 CE
On February 11, 55 CE, Tiberius Claudius Caesar Britannicus, the rightful heir to the Roman Empire, died of natural causes at the age of almost 14. He was poisoned by his step-brother and current emperor of Rome, Nero. He was … Continue reading
Posted in 1st Century, Historical Facts
Tagged assassinations, natural causes for a Roman emperor, Nero, posioned, Rome
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February 10, 1355
On February 10, 1355, the St Scholastica Day riot broke out in Oxford, England. It all started when two students from the University of Oxford complained about the quality of wine they were served at the Swindlestock Tavern. Come on, … Continue reading
Posted in 14th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged England, Oxford, penance, St Scholastica Day, traditions, wine
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