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This Day in History: LA's Forgotten 'Wild West' Chinese Massacre

The largest mass lynching in US history.

by William Lee, 24 October 2023

This Day in History: Zhu Jianhua Sets High Jump World Record

On June 11, 1983 Shanghai-born high jumper Zhu Jianhua cleared 2.37m at a meet in Beijing, setting a new world record.

by Ned Kelly, 09 June 2023

This Day in History: Death of China’s Great Modern Writer Lu Xun

Writer, poet, editor, translator, thinker & revolutionary.

by Jonathan Zhong, 19 October 2023

This Day in History: When Muhammad Ali Fought a Japanese Wrestler

The precursor to modern MMA.

by Ned Kelly, 26 June 2023

This Day in History: The 2007 China Stock Market Crash

On February 27, 2007 the 'Shanghai Sneeze' triggered major drops in worldwide stock markets.

by Ned Kelly, 26 February 2021

This Day in History: The Battle of Muddy Flat

Believed to be the first time British and American forces fought as allies in a land battle.

by Ned Kelly, 04 April 2023

This Day in History: Shanghai's Trams and Trolley Systems

Shanghai's first trolley bus started operations on November 14, 1914.

by That's, 14 November 2021

This Day in History: 'Learn from Lei Feng Day' Campaign Begins

On March 5, 1963, Chairman Mao initiated the 'Follow the examples of Comrade Lei Feng' propaganda campaign.

by That's, 05 March 2021

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