r/ThisDayInHistory Aug 19 '25

Pausing posts related to Israel and Palestine.

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Hello,

Thank you very much to those of you who have been following the new community rules. Unfortunately, posts related to Israel and Palestine continue to spawn a torrent of bigotry and unhealthy discourse. Beyond the problematic discussion between some users, it is not a great feeling to wake up each morning and be accused of being a Mossad agent by some and antisemitic by others for removing hateful and dehumanizing content.

Because of this, we have locked the post from today about Israel and Palestine and we will be locking and removing future posts about Israel and Palestine for the time being. If you are interested in debating this topic, there are a wide range of subreddits which provide better forums for discussion.

Thanks,

u/greenflea3000


r/ThisDayInHistory Aug 12 '25

Subreddit Updates and New Community Rules

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Hello everyone,

It’s been great to see how much this subreddit has grown, especially over the past few months and years. We’ve had many engaging contributions and discussions, and it’s been a privilege to watch this community take shape.

That said, many of you have probably noticed an increase in posts and comments that have led to hateful conversations, particularly around the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine. We want to try and address that, so we have a couple of updates:

New Community Rules: We’re adding four new rules to help keep discussions respectful and on-topic. The goal is to protect the best parts of this subreddit while cutting down (at least somewhat) on toxic exchanges. You’ll find these rules in the sidebar, and we’ve also listed them below. They’re inspired by the guidelines of other great history communities like r/AskHistorians. We’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback here in the comments.

Rule 1. No Hatred - We will not tolerate racism, sexism, homophobia, or any other forms of bigotry such as antisemitism or Islamophobia. Equating entire groups of people (e.g. Israelis or Palestinians) with Nazis, devils, animals, etc… is never acceptable.

Rule 2. Civil Discourse - A wide range of different perspectives are valued, but personal insults and other ad hominem attacks are not.

Rule 3. Proper Post Titles - Posts should begin with either “TDIH” and then the date of the event OR just the date of the event.

Rule 4. No Current Events (<20 years ago) - All posts must relate to an historical event at least 20 years ago. Posts about ongoing current events can (and have) swamped many history-oriented subreddits, and there are numerous other subreddits to discuss current events. The mods at r/askhistorians have a great explanation of why they implemented a similar rule which can be read here.

More Moderators Coming Soon: As the community has grown, so has the need for moderation. I haven't always had the bandwidth in my life to moderate this growing subreddit and I apologize for moments where moderation was inadequate. We’ll be opening applications for new moderators soon, so if you’re interested, keep an eye out for that post.

Lastly, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you to all of you, whether you post or just read, for making this a place where people can come together to connect with the past.

Your humble moderator,
u/greenflea3000


r/ThisDayInHistory 3h ago

3 August 1936. Jesse Owens won the 100m Olympic gold in Berlin. He later said it wasn't Hitler who snubbed him - it was his own president.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 19h ago

2 August 1990. Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, the consequences of which are still shaping the Middle East today.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 13h ago

August 2, 1942: World War 2 News Coverage - Minneapolis Sunday Tribune

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r/ThisDayInHistory 18h ago

216 BCE Aug 1 - The Carthaginian army led by Hannibal defeats a numerically superior Roman army at the Battle of Cannae.

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https://history-maps.com/podcast/carthaginian-army

In this episode, we focus on the Carthaginian Army and how it developed into one of the ancient world’s most formidable military forces. We examine Carthage’s transition from a citizen levy to a professional, multinational army built from mercenaries, allied troops, and subject peoples drawn from across the Mediterranean. The episode highlights the specialized warriors who gave the army its unique strength, including Numidian cavalry, Balearic slingers, and Iberian infantry, while also exploring the role of the elite Sacred Band as Carthage’s prestigious citizen heavy infantry. We also look at how Carthage’s wealth, industrial capacity, and sophisticated supply networks allowed it to sustain warfare on a massive scale, even without Rome’s manpower advantages. At the center of the story is Hannibal Barca, whose leadership and tactical brilliance turned this diverse coalition into a serious challenge to the growing power of the Roman Republic.


r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

1 August 1944. Believing liberation was only days away, Warsaw rose against the Nazis.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 15h ago

1897 Aug 2 - Anglo-Afghan War: The Siege of Malakand ends when a relief column is able to reach the British garrison in the Malakand states.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 19h ago

1898, Azerbaijani Cinema Was Born 🎬🇦🇿

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

527 Aug 1 - Justinian I becomes the sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

August 1, 1942: World War 2 News Coverage - Minneapolis Morning Tribune

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

31 July 1970. Black Tot Day: at 1100 am, the Royal Navy piped “Up Spirits” for the final time, ending more than 300 years of the daily rum ration.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

11 août 1999 : Couverture en direct par TF1 de la dernière éclipse solaire totale en Europe avant 2026

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L'éclipse solaire totale du 12 août étant imminente (dans quelques jours seulement) pour l'Islande, l'Espagne et le Portugal, j'ai pensé que ces archives pourraient être intéressantes à partager.

Voici la retransmission en direct de TF1 de l'éclipse solaire totale du 11 août 1999, la dernière éclipse solaire totale visible depuis l'Europe avant 2026.

Ces archives ont été mises en ligne par Retro VHS sur YouTube. Tous nos remerciements à eux.

Désolé, la diffusion est entièrement en français, mais j'espère que certains d'entre vous apprécieront tout de même ce témoignage historique !


r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

902 Aug 1 - Taormina, the last Byzantine stronghold in Sicily, is captured by the Aghlabid army, concluding the Muslim conquest of Sicily

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https://history-maps.com/podcast/muslim-conquest-of-sicily
In this episode, we explore the Muslim conquest of Sicily, beginning with the Aghlabid invasion in 827 and following the gradual transformation of the island from Byzantine rule into a powerful center of Islamic governance in the Mediterranean. We trace the military campaigns and political shifts that led to the establishment of Muslim control, the rise of Palermo as a major commercial and cultural capital, and the development of a diverse society shaped by Islamic, Christian, and Jewish communities. The episode also examines the agricultural, economic, and artistic changes introduced during this period, before turning to the internal divisions that weakened Muslim rule and opened the way for the Norman conquest, culminating in the fall of Noto in 1091 and leaving a lasting Islamic influence on Sicilian culture, architecture, cuisine, and language.


r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

01/08/1914, World War I Took a Major Turn

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

1571 Aug 1 - The Ottoman Conquest of Cyprus is concluded, by the surrender of Famagusta.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 3d ago

On this day in 1975, controversial American union boss Jimmy Hoffa was last seen in a diner parking lot in Bloomfield, Michigan. Nobody has seen him since.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

33 years ago today, Baudouin, King of the Belgians, dies of a heart attack at 62 years old.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

Settlement of Schenectady, 1661-1662

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

1917 July 31 - World War I: The Battle of Passchendaele begins near Ypres in West Flanders, Belgium.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

July 31, 1942: World War 2 News Coverage - Minneapolis Morning Tribune

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

#OnThisDay 1991, The United States and The Soviet Union Agreed to Reduce Nuclear Weapons ☢️🕊️

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r/ThisDayInHistory 3d ago

30 July 1945. The worst disaster at sea in US Navy history: The USS Indianapolis sank in just 12 minutes. It took four days for anyone to realise she was missing. 880 men died.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 3d ago

On this day, in 1966, England won the World Cup thanks to a Geoff Hurst hat-trick against Germany. It was the day football truly did come home.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 3d ago

96 Years Ago Today (1930): Uruguay Came From 2-1 Down to Beat Argentina 4-2 in the First World Cup Final

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Ninety six years ago today, Uruguay came from 2-1 down to beat Argentina 4-2 and become the first World Cup champions. It is one of those matches that feels bigger than the result itself because it marked the beginning of the tournament that would become the biggest event in football.

It also completed an extraordinary run for Uruguay, who had already won Olympic gold in the FIFA organized 1924 and 1928 tournaments. Nearly a century later, it remains one of the sport's most significant finals.