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On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...- A 17th-century warship resurfaces from the deep as archaeologists fight to preserve its storyThe HMS Northumberland, a 17th-century warship, resurfaced after being buried for centuries. The ship sank during the Great Storm of 1703. ...
- Trump world displays the tragedy and folly of a king’s courtDonald Trump, who sees himself more as a king than a traditional president, has exhibited traits of vanity, whims, and pettiness. His appro...
- Rare 17th-century manuscript, key to restoration of British monarchy under King Charles II, up for auctionOnly 5 copies of the declaration were made, with the only other surviving one kept in the parliamentary archives.
- Boxing Day: Why is it celebrated a day after Christmas? Know hereBoxing Day is a recognised holiday in the United Kingdom and is observed on December 26 and when it falls on a Sunday the following Monday ...
- Flying the waistcoat: The handsome garment is a symbol of national identity for the BritishThe creation of this item of clothing is traced directly to an English king.
- Royal Society seeks greater interaction between India and UKBritain's prestigious Royal Society will try to foster greater interaction between India and the UK, said India-born Nobel Laureate Venkatr...
- Indian-origin Nobel laureate Sir Venkatraman Ramakrishnan to head Royal Society in UKIndia-born Nobel laureate Sir Venkatraman Ramakrishnan has been confirmed as president elect of Britain's prestigious Royal Society.
- Today is 'Boxing Day': The festive season does not end with December 25The day after Christmas is celebrated as Boxing Day in the UK, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and parts of the Commonwealth.
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