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August 18, 1914

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1914 the “Proclamation of Neutrality” was issued by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. It was aimed at keeping the U.S. out of World War I. Switzerland sent a cake and welcomed America to the “gray” side. Less than three years later, America entered the Great War on the side of … Continue reading

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September 2, 1752

On THIS DATE IN TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1752 – September 2, became the the last day of the Julian calendar within Britain and its colonies. It was replaced by the Gregorian calendar and the British parliament decided an 11-day discrepancy between the two would best be rectified by making the following day September 14. The rest … Continue reading

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