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Leon Trotsky was fatally wounded with an ice axe by Spanish communist Ramón Mercader. Read More

The Cold War border between Austria and Hungary was opened for a short period of time for the Pan-European picnic. Read More

The 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, guaranteeing all American women the right to vote. Read More

Parliament passed the Marriage Act that legalised civil marriages and introduced their formal registration. Read More

Queen Victoria sent the first telegram using the newly-installed transatlantic telegraph cable to US President James Buchanan. Read More

The Panama Canal was officially opened to traffic with the transit of SS Ancon. Read More

The Atlantic Charter was issued by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Read More