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Hi, I’m Sen, and welcome to another episode of Today in History!
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As usual, I’d recommend listening to today’s historical events twice. Remember, don’t worry too much about focusing on the meaning the first time round. That’s what the second listen is for.
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Let’s begin. So, what happened today in history?
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On July 21, 1613, 16-year-old Michael I was crowned czar of Russia. His reign marked the end of Russia’s ‘Time of Troubles’ and the start of the Romanov dynasty which then ruled until 1917. With Michael on the throne, Russia conquered the majority of Siberia and expanded its borders to the Pacific Ocean.
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On the same day at the 1954 Geneva Conference, Vietnam was separated into two parts along a division known as the 17th Parallel. The North was to be governed by the Viet Minh led by Hồ Chí Minh, and the South by an anti-communist government. This division was only meant to be temporary, however it set the stage for the later Vietnam War.
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On July 21, 1967, Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli died. Between 1952 and 1960, he served as president-general of the African National Congress. During this time he led ten million Black Africans in a peaceful campaign for civil rights in South Africa. For this he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming its first African recipient.
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Ok, now rewind, and have a second listen. See how many of the historical facts you can understand this time.
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That’s all for today. If you want to learn more about the past, then be sure to join me tomorrow for another episode of Today in History!
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Russia's Romanov dynasty begins, Vietnam is split, and Albert Mvumbi Luthuli dies… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021.