OTD in 1818 in the Battle of Maipú, #Chile's independence movement, led by Bernardo O'Higgins and José de San Martín, won a decisive victory over Spain https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/chile/food/?s=mb #travel #history
French cryptographer Blaise de Vigenère was born OTD in 1523 https://cromwell-intl.com/cybersecurity/crypto/ciphers.html?s=mb #cybersecurity #history
#NHLVideos: Ovechkin Mic’d Up as he Ties Gretzky for Most Goals in NHL History 
https://www.rawchili.com/4167502/ #893 #894 #AlexOvechkin #Capitals #history #hockey #HockeyGame #HockeyGames2025 #HockeyVideos #IceHockey #IceHockeyHighlights #IceHockeyHighlights2025 #IceHockeyVideos #milestone #NationalHockeyLeague #NHL #NhlHighlights #NhlHighlightsToday2025 #NhlHockeyGames2025 #NHLVideos #NHLVlog #Ovechkin #ovi #video #videos #Vlog #WashingtonCapitals #WayneGretzky
Emperor Kinmei, 29th Emperor of #Japan and the first believed to be an actual historic figure, died OTD in 539 https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/japan/kofun/empress-hibasuhime.html?s=mb #travel #history
CLINCH. A pun or quibble. To clinch, or to clinch the nail; to confirm an improbable story by another: as, A man swore he drove a tenpenny nail through the moon; a bystander said it was true, for he was on the other side and clinched it.
A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)
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#books #literature #dictionaries #history #society #language #slang @histodons
Today on the Orthodox calendar is the commemoration of the Translation of the relics of St. Job, Patriarch of #Moscow, in 1652 https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/russia/getting-there.html?s=mb #travel #Russian #history
US President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed two executive orders OTD in 1933: 6101 establishing the Civilian Conservation Corps, and 6102 forbidding the hoarding of gold https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/usa/new-york-roosevelts/?s=mb #travel #history #fdr
Emperor Kinmei, 29th Emperor of #Japan and the first believed to be an actual historic figure, died OTD in 539 https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/japan/kofun/saki-gouran.html?s=mb #travel #history
https://www.usluck.com/491954/photograph-of-the-us-capitol-from-1846-showing-the-bulfinch-dome-which-was-completed-in-1823-and-replaced-in-1855-2000x1588/ Photograph of the US capitol from 1846, showing the “Bulfinch dome”, which was completed in 1823 and replaced in 1855 [2000×1588] #History #HistoryPorn
![Photograph of the US capitol from 1846, showing the "Bulfinch dome", which was completed in 1823 and replaced in 1855 [2000x1588]](https://media.channels.im/media_attachments/files/114/285/627/624/719/470/original/0b43542f75ec0358.jpeg "Photograph of the US capitol from 1846, showing the \"Bulfinch dome\", which was completed in 1823 and replaced in 1855 [2000x1588]")
[G-ZERO] — F-Zero inspired SNES Game looks impressive on the Genesis/Sega Mega Drive.
YouTuber and developer [Gasega68k] has released an early work in progress version of 'G-ZERO' for the Sega Mega Drive. A game that is inspired by the iconic Super Nintendo Entertainment System title of 'F-Zero'.
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And here's the latest. "This is a tech demo of G-Zero for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, inspired by F-Zero on the Super Nintendo with a mode 7 style rotation background. There are 5 opponents and a rival. The race takes place in a loop, never ending, but the best time gets updated after each lap. This is a WIP, and the author is still working on it."](https://nerdculture.de/system/media_attachments/files/114/285/463/310/848/925/original/a72cdba8056f350c.jpeg "[ImageSource: Gasega68k]
And here's the latest. \"This is a tech demo of G-Zero for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, inspired by F-Zero on the Super Nintendo with a mode 7 style rotation background. There are 5 opponents and a rival. The race takes place in a loop, never ending, but the best time gets updated after each lap. This is a WIP, and the author is still working on it.\"")
OTD in 1818 in the Battle of Maipú, #Chile's independence movement, led by Bernardo O'Higgins and José de San Martín, won a decisive victory over Spain https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/chile/dogs/?s=mb #travel #history
History of Coffee: from devil’s brew to our favourite beverage
A new episode of the Madison presidency series is headed your way tomorrow! In the meantime, check out the latest episode in the series if you haven't already to learn about the administration's push for a new national bank. #history #POTUS #Madison https://www.presidenciespodcast.com/439-new-year-new-bank/
https://www.usluck.com/491940/at-least-he-died-satisfied/ At least he died satisfied! #History #HistoryMemes #Memes
Scientists Found a 12,000-Year-Old Monument—Turns Out It May Be Humanity’s Oldest Calendar
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a64390408/oldest-calendar-ever-discovered/
https://www.usluck.com/491936/time-square-new-york-during-a-snowstorm-1978/ Time Square, New York during a snowstorm (1978) #History #TheWayWeWere
Emperor Kinmei, 29th Emperor of #Japan and the first believed to be an actual historic figure, died OTD in 539 https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/japan/kofun/empress-iwa-no-hime.html?s=mb #travel #history
The Wilton Diptych, commissioned as a flex by Richard II, around 1396-9. Was he desperately keen to show how legitimate his royal claims were? Here he is introduced by saints, including Edward the Confessor, to Jesus and his mum, surrounded by a host of elegant angels. It is a truly exquisite piece, definitely gives tingles. #art #history
