Exactly Today

Giving an insight into the todays of years past. Shedding light on the origins of what shaped our modern world. Unveiling the true happenings of the events of old that may have been long forgotten.

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An attempt to demolish World Trade Center twin towers with one detonation

Exactly today, 28 years ago, World Trade Center Twin Towers suffered from a bomb attack, killing 6 and harming thousands due to smoke inhalation.

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Meet the man who survived 3 hanging attempts

Exactly today, 136 years ago, John Lee survives three hanging attempts at Exeter prison and got sentenced to life imprisonment instead.

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Paving the way for the first manned lunar landing

Exactly today, 56 years ago, Ranger 8 delivers more than 7,000 lunar photos before crashing to the Moon.

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How priceless artworks were stolen multiple times from a Milan museum

Exactly today, 46 years ago, $5 million’s worth of paintings by world-renowned artists, including van Gogh were stolen from a Milan museum.

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The tragic story behind Valentine's day

Exactly today, around 1,751 years ago, Saint Valentine was beheaded as punishment from Claudius the Cruel.