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May 17, 1945

OTD World War II: In Japan, after a vicious 48-hour battle the Okinawan capital, Naha, was captured by the Americans.

Pictured: Men of US Marine Corps 6th Division entering Naha, Okinawa, 17 May 1945.

On This Day in History - May 17, 1945

May 17, 1942

OTD World War II: Japanese Naval General Staff approved the plans for what was to become the I-400-class submarine design. These would be submarine aircraft carriers conceived to carry out long-range aerial attacks on targets such as the Panama Canal and the continental United States. An order for the construction of 18 examples would be issued within weeks.

Pictured: I-401, with its long plane hangar and forward catapult.

On This Day in History - May 17, 1942

May 17, 1944

OTD World War II: The oil refineries at the Wonokromo district of Surabaya, Java, Dutch East Indies and the nearby Braat Engineering Works were struck by British and American carrier aircraft struck by carrier aircraft of the Royal Navy’s Eastern Fleet made up of carriers HMS Illustrious and USS Saratoga escorted by HMS Cumberland, HMS Renown, USS Cummings, and others.

Pictured: Surabaya under attack, Java, Dutch East Indies, 17 May 1944.

On This Day in History - May 17, 1944

May 17, 1943

OTD World War II: René-Émile Godfroy (Pictured) successfully lobbied for the rearmament of the interned French warships at Alexandria, Egypt.

On This Day in History - May 17, 1943

May 17, 1941

OTD World War II: In Albania, King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy (Pictured) and Albanian Prime Minister Shefqet Vërlaci survived an assassination attempt when 19-year old Albanian nationalist Vasil Laçi fired four shots at a car they were riding in. Laçi was arrested immediately and executed ten days later.

On This Day in History - May 17, 1941

May 17, 1940

OTD World War II: Battle of Montcornet

Colonel Charles de Gaulle (Pictured) of the French 4th Armored Division launched a 200-tank counterattack at Montcornet, France; the French forces saw initial success, capturing 500 prisoners, but the momentum quickly waned. Guderian seized upon the opportunity and launched his own counterattack in France, driving the French back several kilometers.

On This Day in History - May 17, 1940

May 17, 1940

OTD World War II: Meanwhile, Dutch resistance to the German invasion comes to an end with the evacuation, by French destroyers, of the survivors of the Franco-Dutch forces in Zeeland and on the islands of Walcheren and Beverland.

May 17, 1941

OTD World War II: Viceroy of Italian East Africa Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta (Pictured) surrendered Amba Alagi, Ethiopia to the British at 1730 hours.

A 1989 5 Roubles proof coin from the Soviet Union.

Proof Coin - Soviet Union (USSR/CCCP)

May 17, 1940

OTD World War II: Commander Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist ordered the German advance halted and held a tense meeting with Heinz Guderian, berating him for disobeying orders by advancing aggressively instead of waiting to secure his flank. Guderian offered to resign his command and was ordered to turn it over to next senior general in his corps. When Gerd von Rundstedt learned of what had happened he intervened to allow Guderian to keep his post, and a compromise was reached in which Guderian would be allowed to pursue a "reconnaissance in force." Guderian resumed advancing anyway while misleading his superiors about his location.

Pictured: Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist (Left) and Heinz Guderian (Right).

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A young German Soldier.

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What activities do you do in the morning?

Morning 🌞🌞

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For me it was when I was in a class with my favorite professor. It was a class entirely about "The Wealth of Nations" and all we did was read and then debate the meaning of the book. 

It really gave me a very intense love for everything economics post-enlightenment. There is nothing more that I like than to sit down and read Johnathan Swift, Hegel, or possibly even Marx.

What was the moment that made you love history?

What's one thing you would like to change in the history of mankind if you ever get a chance?

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Stumbled upon the house where one of Russia’s greatest poets, Marina Tsvetaeva, stayed in 1936. Quiet, poetic corner of France with echoes of her sharp, aching verses.

Where the River Met Her Words
Marina Tsvetaeva’s quiet 1936 refuge in Moret-sur-Loing, wrapped in poetry and longing

1. It's not something celebrated by all Latinos/as/xs, since it's specifically related to Mexican history.

2. Heck, it's not something celebrated by Mexicans. At least, not as fervently as it is celebrated in the US. 

3. The main thing is that May 5th commemorates the Battle of the Mexican Army against the French that took place in Puebla, 1862. It's not Mexican Independence day.

So: not all Latinos/as/xs are Mexican, 5 de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day and it's part of a roster of festivities more popular in the US than in the countries they come from. 

Good? Good.

A couple of notes about Cinco de Mayo.

May 2, 1670

OTD King Charles II of England grants a permanent charter to the Hudson's Bay Company to open up the fur trade in North America.

On This Day in History - May 2, 1670

Europe if Europe had colonised Europe

He was one of the heroes who fought in the Trojan War. His story is similar to the story of Achilles. When he was a child, his mother held him by the groin and dipped him in the river Styx, as to make him invincible in battle. However, just like Achilles, he had a weak spot. Because his mother held him by the groin, this was where he became vulnerable. In the case of Achilles, this was his heel. So you may have heard of Achilles' heel, or the Achilles’ tendon, but I bet you have never heard of Bophades nuts.

Have you ever heard of the Greek hero Bophades?

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What time period would you like to go back and visit?

Easter

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The sky can change whenever it wants, from being hot to suddenly cloudy and rainy, let alone the human heart which is very difficult to predict.

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