Today’s History Lesson marks an event witnessed by none, assisted by few, but celebrated by millions. On April 30, 1945, Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Hitler (one day after tying the knot) committed suicide. Eva took a cyanide capsule, as did Adolf, who simultaneously shot himself. And thus was ended the life of one of history’s greatest [...]
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