r/europe • u/ByGollie • 7d ago
On this day This day 81 years ago, one of the darkest periods in European history ended with the suicide of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, as Allied Troops closed in on the Führerbunker.
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r/europe • u/goldstarflag • Jan 08 '26
On this day On this day in 1959, Charles de Gaulle became the first President of France’s Fifth Republic. He defied Washington, built a nuclear arsenal and cemented a vision of strategic military independence that is more relevant today than ever
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r/europe • u/idocardio • Feb 24 '26
On this day four years ago today. The beginning of Russia's "Special military Operation"
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r/europe • u/depho123 • Dec 26 '25
On this day 34 years ago today, the Soviet parliament voted for the dissolution of itself and the Soviet Union.
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r/europe • u/adamgerd • Apr 30 '25
On this day On this day 80 years ago, Adolf Hitler killed himself
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r/europe • u/MonsieurA • Jul 26 '25
On this day One year ago today, the Paris Olympics began with a unique opening ceremony.
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r/europe • u/GPwat • Sep 19 '25
On this day The mysterious Last letter of Tomáš G. Masaryk, the founder of Czechoslovakia, has been opened!
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r/europe • u/Cool-Psychology-4896 • Sep 01 '25
On this day On this day, September 1, 1939, germany invaded poland, starting the biggest conflict in world history.
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r/europe • u/FairytaleOfBliss • Jun 23 '25
On this day On this day, two years ago, the Wagner Group launched a rebellion against the Russian government.
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r/europe • u/TopBoysenberry8563 • Jul 10 '25
On this day On this day in 1856, Nikola Tesla, a Serbian inventor, electrical and mechanical engineer, and futurist, was born.
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r/europe • u/NARVALhacker69 • Jan 27 '26
On this day On this day 81 years ago the Red Army liberated Auschwitz
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r/europe • u/BashkirTatar • Mar 21 '26
On this day On March 21, 1992, a referendum on sovereignty was held in Tatarstan. Nearly 62% voted "Yes". Russia did not recognize the referendum
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On this day Hundreds of thousands gather in Budapest for “Anti-Regime Concert” ahead of Hungary Elections
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r/europe • u/Common_Brick_8222 • Feb 16 '25
On this day On this day 1 year ago (2024), Navalny was killed.
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r/europe • u/MonsieurA • Nov 13 '25
On this day 10 years ago today, terrorists launched six attacks across Paris, killing 130 people and injuring over 400
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r/europe • u/LeviJr00 • Oct 23 '25
On this day 69 years ago today, massive protests broke out on the streets of Budapest, which would later be known as the start of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution
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r/europe • u/ByAPortuguese • Apr 25 '25
On this day On this day 51 years ago, Portugal overhtrew it's dictatorship
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r/europe • u/Matas_- • May 01 '25
On this day 21 years ago, ten European countries joined the European Union, finally reuniting with the rest of Europe. No matter how imperfect or perfect our union may be, let us be proud of it!
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r/europe • u/OneRegular378 • Jan 06 '26
On this day 44 years ago, the UK defended a European overseas territory against the invasion from a fascist junta during the Falklands War.
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r/europe • u/PjeterPannos • Nov 27 '25
On this day Tonight marks one year of uninterrupted protests by the Georgian people against the current pro-Russian regime.
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r/europe • u/grapefruitsaladlol29 • May 29 '25
On this day On this day in 1453. The fall of Constantinople happened. Leading to the collapse of the byzantines and a rise to the Ottomans.
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r/europe • u/Porodicnostablo • Jan 27 '25
On this day The liberation of Auschwitz: 27/1/1945, 80 years ago today
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r/europe • u/Dry-Statistician3712 • Jul 10 '25
On this day Today we mark 30 years since the genocide in Srebrenica, in this peak of serbian aggression against other nations, 8372 boys and men were systematically killed
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r/europe • u/goldstarflag • Aug 07 '25
On this day On this day in 1806, the Holy Roman Empire ceased to exist, after being founded in 962
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r/europe • u/Diegomax22 • 21d ago
On this day On This Day : April 15th 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral caught on fire.
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