History is always written by the winners. When two cultures clash, the loser is obliterated, and the winner writes the history books-books which glorify their own cause and disparage the conquered foe. Dan Brown, American novelist (1964)
List of historical events
1. Australians rejected referendum to become a republic with a president as its head
On this day in history in 1999 The referendum was held to amend the Australian constitution, which would make the country a republic with a president as its head. If the referendum has passed the British monarchy would no longer have been a constitutional monarchy.
2. Palace of Justice was Seized in Colombia
On this day in history in 1985 25 guerrillas from the 19th of April Movement or the M-19 took over the Palace of Justice which houses the Colombian Supreme Court. They took 300 people hostage. The ensuing fight between the rebels and the government’s forces left more than 100 people, including 11 Supreme Court justices dead.
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3. United Nations passed resolution to condemn Apartheid in South Africa
On this day in history in1962 The UN General Assembly asked its member states to stand up against apartheid and to cut off relations with South Africa in order to make a point. Apartheid was an official policy of racial discrimination and segregation followed in South Africa. Despite the UN Resolution, it remained governmental policy until 1994, when democratic general elections were held in the country.
4. Meet the Press made its TV debut
On this day in history in 1947 The longest running TV news show was first hosted by journalist and creator Martha Rountree and aired on NBC.
5. Jefferson Davis was elected as president of Confederate States of America
On this day in history in 1861 The senator from Mississippi was the provisional president of the Confederacy since February 1861. Despite being an effective president, his popularity waned as the Confederate government experienced losses during the Civil War. He was captured by Northern Soldiers in 1865 and imprisoned for 2 years.
