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Oct. 3, 1942: The V-2 successfully launches
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (248+ words) Astronomy.com A 12-ton rocket loaded with a 1-ton warhead, the V-2’s successful launch would prove to be exceptionally significant to both the military and to space exploration. On Oct. 3, 1942, the V-2 was fired from Peenemunde, Germany – its fourth test,…...
Tucker Carlson says UK should have LOST WW2 in Jacob Rees-Mogg debate
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (859+ words) The American presenter Tucker Carlson has claimed Britain would have been better off losing the Second World War to an incredulous Jacob Rees-Mogg – but says he is not a Nazi supporter. The US commentator was widely mocked after his most…...
Golden Arrows at 75: No. 17 Squadron IAF History
12+ hour, 1+ min ago (514+ words) by Tamika Johnson | Oct 3, 2026 | Military Aviation, News | 0 comments Seventy-five years ago, on 1 October 1951, the Indian Air Force formed a new squadron equipped with Harvard trainers. Today No. 17 Squadron, the Golden Arrows, flies the Rafale out of Ambala, and on 1 October…...
Today in History: October 3, Amanda Knox freed after Italian murder convictions tossed
13+ hour, 2+ min ago (460+ words) Today is Saturday, Oct. 3, the 276th day of 2026. There are 89 days left in the year. On Oct. 3, 2011, an Italian appeals court freed Amanda Knox of Seattle after four years in prison, tossing murder convictions against Knox and an ex-boyfriend in the…...
Photos of 'forgotten' war heroes tracked down after plea - AOL
23+ hour, 15+ min ago (670+ words) Campaigners in the historical town of Venray in the south-east of the country have adopted the graves of more than 600 British soldiers killed in the war. "These men paid the highest price for our freedom," said volunteer Theo Vervoort from…...
Today in History: October 3, Germany reunifies after 45 years
12+ hour, 54+ min ago (460+ words) Today is Saturday, Oct. 3, the 276th day of 2026. There are 89 days left in the year. Today in history:In 1873, Modoc leader Kintpuash was hanged at Fort Klamath, Oregon, after being convicted of his role in the deaths of U.S. negotiators during the…...
Sebiro Sanshiro: A Man of Courage (1961)
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'Iconic' motorbike returns home after 100 years
14+ hour, 52+ min ago (459+ words) A 103-year-old handmade motorcycle has returned home to the village where it was made. The Grindley Sporting bike was built by Billy Grindley at his garage in Prees, Shropshire, in 1923 and since then has changed owners several times, eventually being…...
A Fool???s Errand: A Gripping WWII Flash Fiction Story
10+ hour, 22+ min ago (519+ words) “Let’s go over it one more time,” the Colonel said nervously. Joe rolled his eyes and took a drag off his hand-rolled cigarette. “For fuck’s sake, Harry.” His heavy Belfast brogue grew thick with annoyance. “Get in, get the wee…...
'Treasure trove' highlights Surrey town that saved families from the Nazi's
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (1178+ words) An image of Dorking High Street in 1948. Thousands watched the Olympic Torch pass through the town in July(Image: Dorking Advertiser) New light has been shed on an extraordinary piece of Surrey's history and the town of Dorking's wartime effort…...