Introduction Richard Conner (23 December 1843 to 04 November 1923) was an American Civil War Union Army soldier who received the Medal of Honour for his bravery in action. Background A 17-year-old resident of Burlington, New Jersey when he enlisted in the 6th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry on 07 August 1861, he was mustered in… Read More
Introduction United Nations Security Council Resolution 2397 is a resolution adopted unanimously on 22 December 2017 in response to North Korea’s launch of a Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile on 28 November of that year. The resolution condemned the launch and further tightened sanctions on the country, restricting fuel imports and other trade, as well as… Read More
Introduction Thailand in World War II officially adopted a position of neutrality until the five hour-long Japanese invasion of Thailand on 08 December 1941, which led to an armistice and military alliance treaty between Thailand and the Japanese Empire in mid-December 1941. At the start of the Pacific War, the Japanese Empire pressured the Thai… Read More
Events 1577 – Sir Francis Drake sets sail from Plymouth, England, on his round-the-world voyage. 1636 – The Massachusetts Bay Colony organises three militia regiments to defend the colony against the Pequot Indians. This organisation is recognised today as the founding of the National Guard of the United States. 1642 – Abel Tasman is the… Read More
Events 627 – Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II’s Persian forces, commanded by General Rhahzadh. 1862 – American Civil War: USS Cairo sinks on the Yazoo River. 1915 – Yuan Shikai declares the establishment of the Empire of China and proclaims himself Emperor. 1937 – Second Sino-Japanese War:… Read More
Events 220 – Emperor Xian of Han is forced to abdicate the throne by Cao Cao’s son Cao Pi, ending the Han dynasty. 361 – Julian enters Constantinople as sole Emperor of the Roman Empire. 861 – Assassination of the Abbasid caliph al-Mutawakkil by the Turkish guard, who raise al-Muntasir to the throne. Start of… Read More
Introduction Melvin Earl “Bud” Biddle (28 November 1923 to 16 December 2010) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military’s highest decoration – the Medal of Honour – for his actions in World War II. Early Life Biddle was born on 28 November 1923, in Daleville, Indiana, to Owen… Read More
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