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Post by frankthetriviaman on Nov 30, 2016 0:15:53 GMT -5
47) Battle of TsushimaIn the climax of the Russo-Japanese War, this naval battle was arguably one of the most lopsided, yet decisive in international history, as the Japanese Navy suffered minimal losses while the Russian Navy was virtually destroyed. It was a heavy blow to Russia, who lost a lot of respect and prestige because of this conflict. It was the first time an Asian power had defeated a European one in the modern era and it was also the first major naval battle where wireless communication played a major role.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Nov 30, 2016 0:24:44 GMT -5
46. The Charge of the Light BrigadeAt the Battle of Balaclava in during the Crimean War, a miscommunication in orders sent the Light Brigade to a different battery than intended in a frontal assault. Through the Valley of Death they rode, dropping dead left and right but nonetheless still making their way past the Russians. Eventually they had to retreat, but their courage and bravery is still renowned today, especially through Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem, "The Charge of the Light Brigade".
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Dec 4, 2016 2:02:05 GMT -5
45) The Voyager ProgramStarted in 1977, the Voyager Program is a project by NASA that was originally tasked with studying Jupiter and Saturn. But then, the mission expanded to be an exploration of interstellar space. Though not exactly as impactful as other events, context is key. The Voyager probes are among the very few man-made objects sent into space that are going to leave the Solar System, and the data they have sent back to Earth has been incredibly important in understand the space beyond our Solar System. Their mission has become legendary though, having been referenced in such media as Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Transformers
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Dec 4, 2016 9:52:05 GMT -5
44. The Golden SpikeOn May 10, 1869, the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at last came together and met each other. They had been building the First Transcontinental Railroad across the United States, and on that day when the Railroad was finally connected, Leland Standford drove in the Last Spike, made out of gold, which has become a legendary event in not only America, but across the world.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jan 15, 2017 23:49:22 GMT -5
43) The Christmas TruceWorld War I was raging, and no side was gaining an edge. With Christmas coming up in December 1914, the Pope's pleas for a ceasefire on Christmas fell on deaf ears. But then, the unthinkable. Starting in the trenches near Ypres, Belgium, and working its way down the lines, ceasefires took hold of the armies, as they fraternized and exchanged gifts with each other. In other cases, opposing armies played soccer with one another. In a time of great darkness, this moment shined a light for humanity as a whole.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jan 16, 2017 0:08:45 GMT -5
The Music The Changed Everything 42A. Beethoven's Ninth SymphonyBeethoven's last symphony is also arguably his best. Completed in 1824, when Beethoven was almost completely deaf, it became a worldwide 'hit' and is still one of the most performed symphonies now. If you like classical, then this is definitely something you need to hear. ................................................ 42B. Never Mind The Bullocks, Here's The Sex PistolsThe name alone should tell you all you need to know. The Sex Pistols were already controversial when they released their first and only album, and the controversy only continued to grow. With such delightful tunes as "Anarchy In The U.K." and "God Save The Queen", these Brits were the most badass in music in 1977. .............................................. 42C. Straight Outta ComptonWhat's more badass than the Sex Pistols? N----- With Attitudes. N.W.A.'s debut album was anti-police, anti-everything, so much so that tracks like "F--- Tha Police" ended up getting them in trouble with the FBI. And they didn't even give a sh*t. ............................................... 42D. Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit"This song is one of the biggest in history. Nirvana nor anyone else could have calculated this song's success, but succeed it did. They helped knock metal out of the spotlight and bring grunge into the forefront. Big you say? Nirvana was HUGE.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jan 16, 2017 0:28:46 GMT -5
41) Crash of Air France Flight 4590On July 25, 2000, Air France Flight 4590 suffered a catastrophic failure after running over runway debris that resulted in the plane crashing into a hotel, killing all 109 people on board and four people in the hotel. For a quarter century, the Concorde aircraft was famous for its routine supersonic commercial flight service. But this accident was one of several contributing factors that would ultimately lead to the type's retirement in 2003. It was the only accident the Concorde would have during its 27 year run
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Apr 6, 2017 23:26:47 GMT -5
The Norwegian Black Metal Scene
Another 66 Moments That Made The World Stand Still - #40 Preface
Metal is arguably the most controversial music genre of all time. With lyrics dealing with hell and murder - sometimes - people get a little worried when a metal band begins to play. With the most impactful event from metal is tricky. It could be the release of Iron Maiden's The Number of the Beast - after all, people set up official burnings of the album. Or perhaps Ozzy Osbourne and Judas Priest's lawsuit regarding subliminal messages in their music. If I had to choose however, it's obvious that the most impactful metal moment is the Norwegian black metal scene as a whole.This isn't really a 'moment' per se, however, it should, I feel, be included on this list for a variety of reasons. Let's look at them, shall we?MayhemMayhem can single-handedly get the award for scariest band. Period. It's not even their music, this band was completely f*cked-up. Vocalist "Dead" suffered a near-death experience as a child, which he never got over. It's been speculated that he did in fact believe he was dead, but no one is sure. After getting into metal, he became a frontman and started to paint himself in black and white paint. KISS and King Diamond had already been doing it, but Dead took it to a whole other level - he did to it to look like a corpse, and because of that, corpsepaint quickly became popular within the black metal community. Before going onstage, he would bury his close the night before to get as close to the ground, and would often cut himself both on and off stage.Things came to a sudden end when he committed suicide while he, guitarist Euronymous, and drummer Hellhammer were living alone in a house near Krakstad. The suicide, which occured on April 8, 1991, was the first in a string of infamous incidents in the black metal scene. Dead slit his wrists and neck before shooting himself, but not before penning a haunting suicide note that began with "Excuse the blood..." Crazier still, Euronymous, coming home, found Dead's body, and instead of alerting the authorities, he went out and bought a camera. One of the pictures he took later landed on the bootleg live album Dawn of the Black Hearts. He also took pieces of Dead's skull and made necklaces out of them, which he presented to those whom he "deemed worthy".But if you thought that this was as crazy as the band would get, think again. On August 10, 1993, Varg Vikernes, Burzum mastermind and current Mayhem bassist (known as Count Grishnak in the band), killed Euronymous in what has become one of the most infamous murders of the '90s. Varg claims it was self-defense and the Euronymous attacked him first, but that's highly doubtful, given that Euronymous was found stabbed 23 times. Vikernes was sentenced to jail and was not released until 2009.Ultimately, the sh*t that went on in this band ended up delaying their debut album until 1994, but when De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas was released, it did become a highly influential album.HelveteEuronymous single-handedly began the Norwegian black metal scene when you opened up a record shop named "Helvete" ("Hell"). Many black metal bands met in the shop and its basement, and there they let loose their misanthropic views of the world. Passing themselves off as real Satanists (i.e. devil worshipers) though most of it was for show, they ended up truly scaring Norway as the legend of the "Black Circle" began to take hold, though most of it died down once Helvete closed and it was revealed that the Black Circle was more or less a prank name.Church BurningsGiven that many of the black metal musicians from the Norwegian scene were very anti-Christian, it's not all that surprising that they would voice their opposition of the religion. However, they took it a step further and began to burn down churches as well. Several people were imprisoned, including Varg Vikernes, who even had a picture of the burnt-down Fantoft Stave Church on his EP Aske. Believed to have committed the arson himself but found not guilty, this was the first church burning incident that kicked off the later ones.ConclusionThere are plenty more instances from the Norwegian black metal scene that are just as shocking as those above, but that would take up too long a post. If you do wish to read more on the subject, click here for a much more informative article. Ultimately, the Norwegian black metal scene stirred up a lot of controversy, and scared more people away from metal... though at the same time did in fact draw more rebellious kids in for the future of black metal.Scores Shock Factor: 9/10 Suddenness: 6/10 Controversy: 10/10 Game Changing: 5/10 Impact: 7/10 Final Score: 37/50
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Apr 6, 2017 23:39:41 GMT -5
39) Me-262 takes flightThe first practical Jet fighter, the Luftwaffe spent years developing this plane before it finally entered service in mid-1944 Faster and more heavily armed than any allied fighter, ultimately it proved to not be adequate enough to turn the tide of the war for the Nazis. Ultimately, this plane paved the way for the future of flight; influencing the design for the next generation of American aircraft.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Apr 13, 2017 21:45:13 GMT -5
38. The Salem Witch TrialsOne of the most notorious events of early American history was of the witch trials at Salem, Massachusetts. From 1692 to 1693, innocent people were tried as witches and ultimately executed. The mass hysteria the trials created showcase just how deadly superstition can be.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Apr 13, 2017 22:02:02 GMT -5
37) Assassination attempt of President Andrew JacksonIn the first known assassination attempt of a U.S. President, on January 30, 1835 Richard Lawrence came up to Jackson and tried to shoot him. Both of his pistols misfired and he was restrained. Humid weather was probably to blame, as subsequent testing of the pistols showed that they both worked perfectly.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Apr 13, 2017 22:21:24 GMT -5
36. Ruby Ridge standoffIn one of the most shocking moments in American history, the Ruby Ridge standoff when a neighbor of the Weaver family, pissed off at them for one reason or another, contacted the authorities and pretty much lied about what they were doing. The FBI began to keep tabs on the Weavers, people were killed, long and short of it was, bad things happen to innocent people. Also love thy neighbor as yourself is bullsh*t.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Apr 13, 2017 22:29:58 GMT -5
35) Reichstag FireIn February 1933 the Reichstag building, home of the German Parliament, caught fire. The incident caused Chancellor Adolf Hitler to insist that President Paul Von Hindenburg issue an emergency decree to suspend civil liberties, in order to ruthlessly pursue the Communist Party in Germany, who they believed were to blame. This incident was key in propelling the Nazis to power and securing their hold over Germany.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Apr 13, 2017 22:45:45 GMT -5
34. The crash of the R101When one thinks of zeppelin crashes, you're bound to think of the Hindenburg. But before the Hindenburg, there was another crash that was just as shocking at the time, if not more so, but has sadly been lost to the annals of history. That crash is of the R101. The R101 was the largest flying craft ever built at the time, and it was a symbol of might for the British. However, on its maiden voyage, it crashed thanks to bad weather, and killed most of the people inside. The crash effectively ended British aircraft construction for good. Why has the R101 become so overshadowed by the Hindenburg? For one thing, when the Hindenburg crashed there were cameras everywhere to record the event in front of everyone. For another, it came at the time when the use of zeppelins was at its peak. But the R101 was arguably more shocking, because whereas only 1/3 of the Hindenburg's passengers died, nearly all of the R101's did. And despite popular belief, the Hindenburg had already flown about 60 times before the crash. This was the R101's maiden voyage. Whatever it was, the R101 has become nearly forgotten thanks to the Hindenburg. But not completely forgotten... for in 2015, a little band from London named Iron Maiden made it the subject of their longest song to date...
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Apr 14, 2017 0:06:05 GMT -5
33) Assassination of GhandiGhandi, one of the world's most famous advocates of Nonviolent resistance and a key figure in the movement for India's independence, was assassinated on this day by an extremist who strongly opposed his doctrine. Ghandi's death was mourned around the world and his legacy is said to have inspired Dr. Martin Luther King's approach to the Civil Rights Movement in America
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Apr 14, 2017 13:58:26 GMT -5
32. The discovery of the TitanicThe sinking of the Titanic is one of the biggest events in history for it came as a complete shock to the world. But the discovery of the Titanic's remains in 1985 on September 1 by Robert Ballard was always a moment that made the world stand still. For years, people believed that the ship had sunk in one piece, but the discovery showed that it in fact broke in two on its way down. The Titanic's legacy lives on, and the wreck is now a peaceful resting place for the souls who died on board the Unsinkable Ship.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Apr 16, 2017 22:16:42 GMT -5
31) The Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court DecisionIn a rare instance of the supreme court ruling unanimously, 9-0, on a decision, the Supreme Court of the United States declared segregation of Public Schools to be unconstitutional, securing a key victory in the Civil Rights movement.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Apr 20, 2017 0:11:51 GMT -5
30. 1815 Eruption of Mount TamboraWhen Mount Tambora erupted on April 10, 1815, in present day Indonesia, it created arguably the biggest known eruption in history. Ash was spread worldwide, resulting in crop failure, climate change, and extreme weather.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Apr 23, 2017 0:18:16 GMT -5
29) Normandy Landings
The largest Seaborne Invasion in history, the Normandy landings opened up the western Front in World War II, and increased the pressure on Nazi Germany and the rest of the Axis Powers as the Allies marched ever closer. Dealing with the Soviet Union to the East, and advancing allied forces to the south after the fall of Italy, Germany now had to deal with a third front as allied forces landed in France, and prepared to liberate the fallen Allied country.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Apr 27, 2017 1:37:45 GMT -5
28. The Montreux Casino FireOn December 4, 1971, during a Frank Zappa concert, a fan shot a flair gun into the ceiling of the Montreux Casino, which ended up burning it to the ground. No one was killed, but it was a huge fire, even reaching a nearby lake. A British band called Deep Purple witnessed the event and immortalized it in their song "Smoke on the Water"...
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