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  1. 5 hours ago

    Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and the husband of Queen Elizabeth II has passed away at the age of 99. As the queen’s consort for more than 6 decades, he participated in the work of many organizations, focused on the environment, athletics, and education.

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  2. 21 hours ago

    Margaret Thatcher, the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom, died at the age of 87 on in 2013. She was the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century.

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  3. Apr 8

    During the Great Depression, a Kentucky businessman, Harlan Sanders, started selling fried chicken out of the tiny kitchen inside his gas station. Launching a product that would become an American staple & make him a brand icon: Kentucky Fried Chicken®. Listen here to learn more:

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  4. Apr 8

    On in 1993, Ellen Ochoa became the first Hispanic woman in space when the “Space Shuttle Discovery” lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center. She is a veteran of four space flights, logging a total of more than 40 days in space.

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  5. Apr 7

    With great innovation comes great convenience, but can it also mean better taste? Find out on an inventive new episode of this Sunday at 10/9c on The Channel!

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  6. Apr 7

    On in 1862, the Battle of Shiloh concluded after two days of heavy fighting in southwestern Tennessee, becoming a Union victory. Also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, it was one of the major early engagements of the American Civil War.

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  7. Apr 7

    On in 1961, President John F. Kennedy sent a letter to Congress recommending the U.S. participates in an international campaign to preserve ancient temples and historic monuments in the Nile Valley of Egypt.

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  8. Apr 7

    Important tip: Always know where you're going! Learn more on All You Need to Know on April 24th at 9am est. brought to you by

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  9. Apr 6

    Tonight's challenge... build a jacuzzi. But before they can jump into their hot tubs, they have to build a fountain that is capable of both hydration and relaxation. Who will win?! Find out tonight on an all new episode of Assembly Required at 10/9c.

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  10. Apr 6

    When World War I broke out, President Wilson proclaimed that the United States would stay neutral, and many Americans supported this policy. However, public opinion changed after the sinking of the Lusitania. On in 1917, the United States entered World War I.

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  11. Apr 5

    Hank Aaron is poised to make history; with one swing of the bat he can break Babe Ruth’s record. But not everyone wants to see this happen. Hear the real story of threats and danger behind Aaron’s record-breaking game on a new episode of

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  12. Apr 5

    Sir Winston Churchill retired as Prime Minister of Great Britain on in 1955. He was one of the best-known statesmen of the 20th century and a defender of democracy – especially during World War II.

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  13. Apr 5

    On in 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a federally funded organization that put hundreds of thousands of Americans to work during the Great Depression on projects with environmental benefits.

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  14. Apr 4

    Just one year prior in 1967, he delivered a speech entitled “Beyond Vietnam” in front of 3,000 people in New York City. In it, he said there is a common link forming between the civil rights and peace movements and called for an end to the Vietnam War.

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  15. Apr 4

    On in 1968, just after 6 pm, Martin Luther King, Jr. was fatally shot while standing on the balcony outside his room at the Lorraine Motel in Tennessee. His death sent shock waves around the world.

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  16. Apr 4

    Happy Easter. eggs and rabbits are both ancient symbols of fertility and new life?

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  17. Apr 3

    President Harry Truman signed the Marshall Plan on in 1948. This authorized the creation of a program that would help the nations of Europe recover and rebuild after World War II.

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  18. Apr 3

    On in 1860, the first Pony Express mail, traveling by horse and rider relay teams, simultaneously left. Ultimately short-lived, the Pony Express captivated America’s imagination for decades to come.

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  19. Apr 2

    Are you ready for a world-class tour of the fast-food industry? Don’t miss a new episode of , Sunday at 10/9c on The HISTORY Channel!

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  20. Apr 2

    Everyone needs a friend that's all ears... and that friend is Tim. 🐰 New episodes of Assembly Required on Tuesdays at 10/9c.

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