in History
Medina's defenders fall before the Umayyads
Umayyad forces clashed with the rebel defenders of Medina at a lava field northeast of the holy city during the Second Fitna. The Battle of al-Harra ended in an Umayyad victory that led to the sacking of Medina, the city of the Prophet Muhammad, sending shockwaves through the Islamic world and becoming one of the most controversial episodes in early Islamic history.
A nurse who defied an empire to save lives
Margaret Utinsky was born in Louisiana and would become one of the most courageous figures of World War II in the Pacific. Working with the Filipino resistance, she smuggled medicine, food, and supplies to Allied prisoners of war in the Philippines under Japanese occupation. Her bravery earned her the Medal of Freedom in 1946.
World War I: The German colony of Togoland surrenders to French and British forces after a 20-day campaign.
World War I, or the First World War, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Central Powers. Major areas of conflict included Europe and the Middle East, as well as parts of Africa and the Asia-Pacific. The war saw important developments in weaponry including tanks, aircraft, artillery, machine guns, and chemical weapons.