The Battle of Verdun
On 18 December 1916, the Battle of Verdun ended in a French (Allied) victory. It had been the longest and largest battle on the Western Front during World War One, lasting 9 months, 3 weeks and 6 days.
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18th December 2018
Stalin and Mao born, Apollo 8, Christmas and more
Here’s our regularly-updated selection of films that may be of use to news editors and journalists in covering important anniversaries, contextualising current events or illustrating trending topics. Joseph Stalin Born The 18 December marks the 140th Anniversary of the birth of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union between
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5th December 2018
Edward VIII Abdicates, The Attack on Pearl Harbour and more
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20th November 2018
Nuremberg Trials, The Queen’s Wedding Anniversary and More
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6th November 2018
Kristallnacht, October Revolution, Armistice Day, and more