Burma's "Death Railway" is completed - October 17th, 1943

Burma's "Death Railway" is completed - October 17th, 1943

On this day in 1943, after a year of grueling labor, the two sides of the Burma Railway were joined at the Konkoita POW camp in Thailand.

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The APA stops classifying homosexuality as a mental illness - December 15th, 1973

The APA stops classifying homosexuality as a mental illness - December 15th, 1973

On this day in 1973, the American Psychiatric Association reversed its stance on homosexuality, declaring that it is not a mental illness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Agatha Christie is found alive and well after having gone missing for 11 days - December 14th, 1926

Agatha Christie is found alive and well after having gone missing for 11 days - December 14th, 1926

On this day in 1926, acclaimed novelist Agatha Christie resurfaced after a mysterious 11-day disappearance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Haribo candy company is founded - December 13th, 1920

The Haribo candy company is founded - December 13th, 1920

On this day in 1920, Hans Riegel founded the Haribo candy company in Bonn, Germany.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Leonardo da Vinci's notebook sells for over $5 million at auction - December 12th, 1980

Leonardo da Vinci's notebook sells for over $5 million at auction - December 12th, 1980

On this day in 1980, a notebook containing writings and illustrations by Leonardo da Vinci was sold at auction for $5.1 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Edward VIII abdicates the British throne - December 11th, 1936

Edward VIII abdicates the British throne - December 11th, 1936

On this day in 1936, Edward VIII became the first monarch in British history to give up the throne voluntarily.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mexican painter Diego Rivera is born - December 8th, 1886

Mexican painter Diego Rivera is born - December 8th, 1886

On this day in 1886, renowned muralist Diego Rivera was born in Guanajuato, Mexico. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Carl Douglas' "Kung Fu Fighting" hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 - December 7th, 1974

Carl Douglas' "Kung Fu Fighting" hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 - December 7th, 1974

On this day in 1974, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas kicked its way to the top spot on the U.S. singles chart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the Expatriation Act - December 6th, 1915

The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the Expatriation Act - December 6th, 1915

On this day in 1915, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law revoking the citizenship of American women who married noncitizens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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