Napoleon Bonaparte
Coverage of Napoleon Bonaparte in the Nexus archive.
- Today in History: June 24, Sally Ride completes historic space shuttle mission
On June 24, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space as the space shuttle Challenger landed safely at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Other historical events on this date include Henry VIII's coronation in 1509 and Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Russia in 1812.
- Today in History: June 18, War of 1812 begins
The War of 1812 began on June 18, 1812, as the United States Congress approved a declaration of war against Britain, signed by President James Madison. Other historical events on this date include Napoleon Bonaparte's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 and the 2018 announcement of the U.S. Space Force. In 2023, the Titan submersible imploded during an expedition to the Titanic wreckage.
- Has anybody seen Nigel? Speculation swirls as Farage performs disappearing act
Nigel Farage has been absent from public appearances for six days, cancelling a scheduled rally in Sunderland, sparking speculation about his whereabouts. The reasons given for his absence were chaos in government and a potential Labour leadership race. Farage's disappearance is notable as campaigners take to the streets for a significant byelection.