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On this day

On this day

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On this day in 1949: West Germany is established

In the aftermath of World War II, Germany was divided into four occupation zones under the control of the British, French, Americans and Soviets, while Berlin was also split in a similar manner

Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the fictional character Sherlock Holmes. Photo: Collected

Remembering Arthur Conan Doyle on his 167th birthday

A full-length portrait of Napoleon in his robes of state, Jean Baptiste Borley. Photo: Collected

On this day in 1804: Napoléon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of the French

The First Oscar Presentation and Banquet held in the Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in 16 May 2026. Photo: Collected

On this day in 1929: Hollywood hosted the first-ever Oscars ceremony

McDonald’s: From 1940 to the present day

On this day 10 years ago: How Germany beat Brazil 7-1 in 2014 World Cup

On this day 10 years ago: How Germany beat Brazil 7-1 in 2014 World Cup

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Philip Hughes: 63 not out forever

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On this day: Yuvraj smashes six 6s in Broad's over in T20 WC 2007

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On this day: Tamim Iqbal comes out to bat one-handed in 2018 Asia Cup

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On this day: Mohammad Ashraful becomes youngest ever player to score a Test hundred

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15 years of Shakib in international cricket

On this day: Magical Shakib picks up the best bowling figure (4-1-6-6) in CPL history

On this day: Magical Shakib picks up the best bowling figure (4-1-6-6) in CPL history

Cricket - Third Test - England v Pakistan - Ageas Bowl, Southampton, Britain - August 25, 2020 England's James Anderson celebrates the wicket of Pakistan's Azhar Ali and his 600th test wicket, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Reuters

From giving away 17 runs in the first over to taking 600 Test wickets in 17 years