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October 1, 1976 Politics

Harold Rosenthal Interview Considered Fabricated

Harold Wallace Rosenthal, a Senate aide, was killed in a terrorist attack at Istanbul Airport in 1976. Rosenthal had worked for Senator Jacob Javits and was serving in his staff role at t...

1976 aide antisemitic attack conspiracy death

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October 15, 1940 Breaking

The Final Speech from The Great Dictator

Hollywood · United States

I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone - if possible - Jew, Gentile - black man - whi...

1940 audience barber chaplin cinema cinemahistory

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September 18, 96 Politics

Fatal Plot Against Roman Emperor

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Domitian, the Roman Emperor, was assassinated on September 18th within his residence on the Palatine Hill in Rome. The conspiracy involved court officials and members of the Praetorian Gu...

1st century ancient politics ancient rome assassination autocracy domitian

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January 24, 41 Wars & Conflicts

Assassination of Roman Emperor Caligula

Palace of the Palatine Hill · Rome · Latium · Roman Empire

Caligula, the third Roman emperor, was assassinated by members of the Praetorian Guard on January 24th. His reign was marked by controversy, extravagance, and reported acts of cruelty, wh...

ancient politics ancient rome assassination caligula claudius conspiracy

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October 18, 31 Politics

Sejanus Downfall and Execution

Rome · Roman Empire

Lucius Aelius Sejanus, the powerful prefect of the Praetorian Guard, was arrested and executed after losing favor with Emperor Tiberius. His fall marked a dramatic shift in Roman imperial...

ancient government ancient rome conspiracy execution fall imperial court

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