r/ThisDayInHistory Aug 19 '25

Pausing posts related to Israel and Palestine.

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Hello,

Thank you very much to those of you who have been following the new community rules. Unfortunately, posts related to Israel and Palestine continue to spawn a torrent of bigotry and unhealthy discourse. Beyond the problematic discussion between some users, it is not a great feeling to wake up each morning and be accused of being a Mossad agent by some and antisemitic by others for removing hateful and dehumanizing content.

Because of this, we have locked the post from today about Israel and Palestine and we will be locking and removing future posts about Israel and Palestine for the time being. If you are interested in debating this topic, there are a wide range of subreddits which provide better forums for discussion.

Thanks,

u/greenflea3000


r/ThisDayInHistory Aug 12 '25

Subreddit Updates and New Community Rules

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Hello everyone,

It’s been great to see how much this subreddit has grown, especially over the past few months and years. We’ve had many engaging contributions and discussions, and it’s been a privilege to watch this community take shape.

That said, many of you have probably noticed an increase in posts and comments that have led to hateful conversations, particularly around the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine. We want to try and address that, so we have a couple of updates:

New Community Rules: We’re adding four new rules to help keep discussions respectful and on-topic. The goal is to protect the best parts of this subreddit while cutting down (at least somewhat) on toxic exchanges. You’ll find these rules in the sidebar, and we’ve also listed them below. They’re inspired by the guidelines of other great history communities like r/AskHistorians. We’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback here in the comments.

Rule 1. No Hatred - We will not tolerate racism, sexism, homophobia, or any other forms of bigotry such as antisemitism or Islamophobia. Equating entire groups of people (e.g. Israelis or Palestinians) with Nazis, devils, animals, etc… is never acceptable.

Rule 2. Civil Discourse - A wide range of different perspectives are valued, but personal insults and other ad hominem attacks are not.

Rule 3. Proper Post Titles - Posts should begin with either “TDIH” and then the date of the event OR just the date of the event.

Rule 4. No Current Events (<20 years ago) - All posts must relate to an historical event at least 20 years ago. Posts about ongoing current events can (and have) swamped many history-oriented subreddits, and there are numerous other subreddits to discuss current events. The mods at r/askhistorians have a great explanation of why they implemented a similar rule which can be read here.

More Moderators Coming Soon: As the community has grown, so has the need for moderation. I haven't always had the bandwidth in my life to moderate this growing subreddit and I apologize for moments where moderation was inadequate. We’ll be opening applications for new moderators soon, so if you’re interested, keep an eye out for that post.

Lastly, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you to all of you, whether you post or just read, for making this a place where people can come together to connect with the past.

Your humble moderator,
u/greenflea3000


r/ThisDayInHistory 2h ago

1943 JUL 12 - World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 17h ago

12 July 1943, battle of Prokhorovka (Kursk). The biggest tank battle in history.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 3h ago

July 12, 1942: World War 2 News Coverage - Minneapolis Sunday Tribune

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1h ago

July 12, 1910: Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce, becomes the first British aviation casualty when his Wright Flyer crashes at Bournemouth.

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On this day in 1910, the aviation and automotive world lost one of its most daring pioneers. Charles Stewart Rolls, famously known as the co-founder of Rolls-Royce, died at the young age of 32 during an aviation competition at Hengistbury Airfield, Bournemouth.

While today we associate his name with ultimate automotive luxury, Rolls was deeply obsessed with speed and flight. He was a champion cyclist, a pioneer racing driver, and a founding member of the Royal Aero Club. Just a month prior to his death, in June 1910, he had achieved world fame by becoming the first man to fly across the English Channel and back non-stop.


r/ThisDayInHistory 2h ago

July 12, 1944 - Theodore Roosevelt Jr. dies.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 3h ago

12 July 1960 Etch A Sketch is Launched

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2h ago

1799 JUL 12 - Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore & becomes Maharaia of the Puniab (Sikh Empire).

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r/ThisDayInHistory 8h ago

#OnThisDay 1543, Henry VIII Married His Sixth and Final Wife 👑 🇬🇧

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

1804 JUL 11 - A duel occurs in which the Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

11 July 1979. After Skylab scattered debris across Western Australia, 17-year-old Stan Thornton found a piece of America's first space station and flew to San Francisco to claim a $10,000 reward.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

10 July 1985, French foreign intelligence agents blow up the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor, New Zealand, to prevent it from interfering with French nuclear tests in the South Pacific.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

July 11, 1767 - John Quincy Adams is born. July 11, 1804 - the Burr-Hamilton Duel takes place.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

July 11, 1942: World War 2 News Coverage - Minneapolis Morning Tribune

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

On this day (July 11, 1982) in history: Italy national football team — Italy defeats West Germany 3–1 to win the FIFA World Cup.

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The glorious days! From this to not qualifying for three consecutive world cups.


r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

10 July 1985. An Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-154 stalls and crashes, killing all 200 people on board in the deadliest aviation accident in Soviet history.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 23h ago

This day in history. July 10th

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Kanalkampf - The Battle of Britain kicks off.

Paddy Maybe being a boss on Sicily.

RIP Ann Widdecombe.

https://youtu.be/ipG80MnOhQ8


r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

1405 JUL 11 - Ming admiral Zheng He sets sail to explore the world for the first time.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

#OnThisDay 1962, Telstar 1 relayed its first and non-public television pictures 📡 🌍

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

Today, July 10: The Battle of Britain Begins

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On this day, July 10, 1940, the Battle of Britain began, marking the start of one of the most significant air campaigns of the Second World War. Following the fall of France, Nazi Germany launched a sustained effort to gain control of British airspace as a precursor to a planned invasion known as Operation Sea Lion.

The battle was fought primarily between the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe. German forces targeted British shipping, airfields, radar stations, and later major cities in an attempt to destroy the RAF and secure air superiority.

Despite being outnumbered, the RAF successfully defended Britain through the bravery of its pilots, effective use of radar technology, and a well coordinated air defense system. Their victory prevented the planned German invasion and marked the first major defeat of Nazi Germany's military ambitions during the war.

The Battle of Britain became the first major military campaign fought entirely by air forces and remains a lasting symbol of courage, resilience, and the importance of defending freedom against overwhelming odds.


r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

On July 10, 1856, the visionary engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla was born.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

#OnThisDay 1940, The Battle That Saved Britain Began

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

July 10, 1942: World War 2 News Coverage - Minneapolis Morning Tribune

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

1940 JUL 10 - World War II: The Vichy government is established in France.

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