9 Jan
History
8 Jan
What Happened in 2015?
All things considered, 2015 was a pretty eventful year! From multiple international terrorist attacks and natural disasters to huge political changes that had worldwide effects, it was a tragic 12 months in many ways – but there were plenty of positive reasons to remember them. Here are a few of the most important things that …
5 Jan
What Happened in 2016?
2016 was a difficult year on many accounts. We lost a lot of national and international treasures, faced wars and scandalous revelations, and natural disasters tore across the land – it was a challenging 12 months! However, if there’s one thing you can say about 2016, it’s that it was a year for change. Things …
4 Jan
What Happened In 2017?
2017 was a bit of a shock to the system for many people. In the US, it was Donald Trump’s first year in charge of the Presidency – and elsewhere in the world, tensions ran high as a result of continued terrorist threats and attacks, with ISIS claiming many of the horrifying attacks taking place …
3 Jan
9 Lethal Facts About Leon Trotsky
If you know anything about the history of communism and the Russian Revolution, then you’ve probably heard of Leon Trotsky. Best known for being Vladimir Lenin’s right-hand man during the rise of the Bolsheviks and the overthrow of Tsarism in Russia, Trotsky would eventually come up against the might of Josef Stalin – but there’s …
3 Jan
What Happened in 2018?
2018 was a year as dramatic as any other – politically speaking, both the UK and the US saw major shifts on either side of the Atlantic. However, 2018 was also a year where we all learned a little more about the importance of data safety, and big changes swept Ukraine, Cuba, and South Africa. …
2 Jan
What Happened In 2019?
2019 was one heck of a year! From big political changes to famous criminals caught, multiple big celebrity births, and tragic losses. But, it was also a year for important improvements and developments that changed the world forever. We were one year away from the chaos of COVID-19 – making this the final year before …
1 Jan
9 Delightful Facts about Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett is nothing short of an American icon. However, unlike many legends, Crockett was very real indeed! You may have watched his stories on TV before – or, you might simply recognise the name from tales of yore. However, there’s plenty to the frontiersman that might just surprise you. And, that’s what we’re here …
1 Jan
What Happened in 2020?
What didn’t happen in 2020? 2020 is a year that, for most of us, probably lives on in infamy. Due to a global pandemic, we were all shut away for months, plans were cancelled, big events were rescheduled, and many of us were separated and feared for our loved ones. But, just as every year …
31 Dec
On This Day – December 31st
We’ve made it. It’s the last day of the year, and a time for reminiscing, planning, celebration, and lots of champagne! But, it is important to know that December 31st is about more than just an end to a year. Here are some of the most interesting things to have ever taken place on December …
31 Dec
What Happened In 2023?
2023 was a dramatic year on many fronts. It was the year that artificial intelligence opened our eyes to a whole new world of creativity – while being a little scary with it! It was also a devastating year for conflict, with Russia and Ukraine still at war, and with the Israel-Palestine conflict worsening by …
30 Dec
On This Day – December 30th
We’re officially reaching the end of the year, and there is just one more day before yet another day of festivities. So, don’t waste this day! Kick back, relax, and learn more about what makes today so special. Here are some of the most fascinating things to know about December 30th.
30 Dec
What’s Happening in 2024?
2024 is just around the corner, which means millions of us are already looking forward to what’s coming up across the next 12 months. 2023 is going to take some beating as far as technological evolution and shocking moments are concerned – and while we don’t have a crystal ball here at Fact City, here …
29 Dec
On This Day – December 29th
December 29th may seem like just another day in the office, or waiting for New Year’s to come, but it is definitely not a date to be left behind! Here are some of the most interesting things about December 29th.
28 Dec