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    This Day in History on June 29th

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    A Brief History Please watch the embedded video below to learn about some events that occurred on today’s date! Digging Deeper Question for students (and subscribers): Which event that occurred on today’s date would you like to learn more about?  Please let us know in the comments section below this article. If you liked this article and would like to receive notification of new articles, please feel welcome to subscribe to History and Headlines by liking us on Facebook and becoming one of our patrons! Your readership is much appreciated! Historical Evidence For more information, please see… Andrews, John and Matt…

    2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine

    Animated Map of the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine (through June 28th)

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    By on February 24, Military

    A Brief History On February 24, 2022, days after recognizing Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered a full scale invasion of Ukraine. Digging Deeper The animated map below shows the daily progress of the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine from February 24th through June 28th. Question for students (and subscribers): What do you think will be the outcome of this invasion?  Do you think Russia will succeed in annexing some areas of Ukraine long term?  Do you think nuclear weapons will be used before the war has ended? Do you think any NATO countries will become…

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    Even More Iconic American Things You Don’t See Anymore!

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    By on Cinema & TV, Fashion, Games, June 27, Lists

    A Brief History On June 27, 1985, US Route 66, known as “The Main Street of America,” was officially taken off the list of US highways. Established in 1926, it was the main road from Chicago to Los Angeles (Santa Monica). Spawning a hit song (by Nat “King” Cole) and a hit television series, this route was the American highway, at least until superseded by the Interstate Highway System. It survives (barely) today in pieces as “State Route 66” in some states and as stretches of a “National Scenic Byway.” We previously discussed “10 Iconic American Things You Do Not…

    Project Middle East

    Project Middle East

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    By on June 17

    A Brief History Today, June 17, 2022, we remember the long and influential history of the Middle East. Digging Deeper This playlist presents a collaboration between several history themed YouTube channels. The preceding videos have covered just some aspects of the history of the Middle East.  It is our hope that you will feel motivated to learn more!  Question for students (and subscribers): What video did you enjoy the most from this playlist?  Please let us know in the comments section below this article. If you liked this article and would like to receive notification of new articles, please feel welcome…

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    Songs About Eyes

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    By on June 13, Lists, Music

    A Brief History On June 13, 2010, country music singer and actor, as well as sausage impresario, Jimmy Dean, died at the age of 81 while watching television in his Virginia home.  Dean sang some notable hit songs, including “Big Bad John,” but he also recorded a not-so-great hit song in 1972, “Who Put the Leaving in Your Eyes.”  Over the many decades since people have been recording songs, many of those songs have been about eyes, or had the word “eyes” in the title or prominently featured that particular body part(s) in the lyrics.  Today we take a look…