Anne Frank
Coverage of Anne Frank in the Nexus archive.
- Today in History: August 4, massive explosion rocks Beirut
On August 4, 2020, a massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, caused by improperly stored ammonium nitrate resulted in over 200 deaths, 7,000 injuries, and extensive damage, marking one of the largest non-nuclear explosions. Other historical events on this date include the founding of the U.S. Coast Guard and the purchase of the Danish Virgin Islands.
- Texas creates required reading list that includes Anne Frank and the Bible
Texas's state board of education voted 9-5 to create a required reading list that includes Anne Frank and the Bible. Jewish leaders opposed the decision, citing concerns about introducing Christian content into lessons for the state's 5.5 million public school students.
- Today in History: June 25, Korean War begins
The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean forces invaded the South, resulting in over 4 million deaths, mostly civilians. Other historical events on this date include the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, the signing of the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938, the publication of Anne Frank’s diary in 1947, and the sentencing of Derek Chauvin in 2021 for George Floyd’s murder.