The truth that all historical writing, even the most honest, is unconsciously subjective, since every age is bound, in spite of itself, to make the dead perform whatever tricks it finds necessary for its own peace of mind.”
Carl Becker, American historian (1873-1945)
1. Constantine I of Greece abdicated
On this day in history in 1922 Constantine I of Greece abdicated.
Constantine I of Greece abdicated in favor of his son, George II, after a military revolt.
2. The Bali Tiger Went Extinct
On this day in history in 1937 The Bali Tiger went Extinct. Native to the Indonesian island of Bali, the Bali Tiger was made extinct due to human activities and hunting. On this day, the last known adult Balinese tiger was shot dead.
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3. Tripartite Pact was signed
On this day in history in 1940 Tripartite Pact was signed. It established the Axis powers during World War II and was signed by representatives of Germany, Italy and Imperial Japan.
4. Establishment of Yemen, Arab Republic
On this day in history in 1962 Gamal Abdel Nasser declared the establishment of the Yemen Arab Republic after staging a coup that deposed the King Muhammad Al-Badr.
5. Taliban took over Kabul
On this day in history in 1996 Taliban took over Kabul. Following the take-over, the Islamic fundamentalist group established the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
