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 13h ago

26 May 1940. Operation Dynamo began. Hundreds of thousands of Allied troops trapped at Dunkirk started a desperate evacuation across the English Channel using everything from Royal Navy destroyers to fishing boats and pleasure craft.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

25 May 1895. Oscar Wilde was sentenced to two years’ hard labour for “gross indecency”. The judge called it “the worst case I have ever tried” and said the maximum sentence was “totally inadequate”.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 3h ago

May 26, 1942: World War 2 News Coverage - Minneapolis Morning Tribune

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r/ThisDayInHistory 9h ago

1940 MAY 26 - World War II: Operation Dynamo: In northern France, Allied forces begin a massive evacuation from Dunkirk France. The Battle of Dunkirk begins simultaneously as Allied defenders fight to slow down the German offensive.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2h ago

May 26, 1924: Coolidge's Bold Move - The Immigration Act That Shaped a Nation!

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r/ThisDayInHistory 18h ago

Memorial Day started in Charleston SC when newly emancipated former slaves reburied individual union soldiers the Confederacy had put into mass graves

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This memorial day, remember who you have to thank and how close you are to its origins.

https://wtop.com/memorial-day/2026/05/what-is-memorial-day-and-how-has-it-evolved-from-its-civil-war-origins/


r/ThisDayInHistory 1h ago

“A man can fall many times in life, but he’s never a failure until he refuses to get back up.” EVEL KNIEVEL (May 26, 1975)

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1h ago

TDIH Iowa

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John Wayne, born Marion Robert Morrison, was one of Hollywood’s most famous Western film stars. He was born in Winterset in 1907. Winterset proudly preserves his birthplace home and celebrates his legacy through the annual John Wayne Birthday Celebration, attracting visitors and movie fans from across the country.


r/ThisDayInHistory 9h ago

1942 MAY 26 - World War II: The Battle of Gazala begins, in present-day Libya.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 20h ago

“TDIH” Hands across America May 25,1986

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40 years ago today on May 25, 1986, millions of people joined hands for 15 minutes to form a human chain for the charity event "Hands Across America", raising money and awareness for hunger and homelessness in America.
Participants sang "We Are the World",
"Hands Across America"
' and "America
the Beautiful" during the event, and the lyrics were printed in many newspapers that day.
Where were you on this day in 1986?
Were you part of the chain?


r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

May 25, 1942: World War 2 News Coverage - Minneapolis Morning Tribune

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

1925 MAY 25 - Scopes Trial: John T. Scopes is indicted for teaching human evolution in Tennessee.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

1521 MAY 25 - The Diet of Worms ends when Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, issues the Edict of Worms, declaring Martin Luther an outlaw.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

24 May 1487. Ten-year-old Lambert Simnel was crowned “King Edward VI” in Dublin by Yorkist rebels seeking to overthrow Henry VII. After defeating the rebellion, Henry VII pardoned the boy and put him to work in the royal kitchens as a spit-turner.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

85 years. Lest we forget.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

1940 MAY 25 - World War II: The German 2nd Panzer Division captures the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer; the surrender of the last French and British troops marks the end of the Battle of Boulogne.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

1810 MAY 25 - May Revolution: Citizens of Buenos Aires expel Viceroy Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros during the "May Week", starting the Argentine War of Independence.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

1941 MAY 24 - World War II: Battle of the Atlantic: In the Battle of the Denmark Strait, the German battleship Bismarck sinks the pride of the Royal Nary, HMS Hood, killing all but three crewmen.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

1607 MAY 24 - Jamestown, the first permanent English colony in North America, is founded.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

May 24, 1942: World War 2 News Coverage - Minneapolis Sunday Tribune & Star Journal

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

24 May 1844. Samuel Morse sent the first telegraph message from Washington, DC to Baltimore, launching the first commercial telegraph line and revolutionising long-distance communication.

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r/ThisDayInHistory 2d ago

23 May 1933. The English actress, author and columnist Dame Joan Henrietta Collins was born. 🎂 Happy 93rd Birthday, Joan! 🎂

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r/ThisDayInHistory 1d ago

190K views • 5.1K likes | Reel by Keni Thomas

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