The Assassination of Anwar Sadat in 1981

Extremists assassinate Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in Cairo (1981). The assassins’ bullets ended the life of Anwar Sadat — a man who earned a reputation for making bold decisions in foreign affairs. The reputation was based in large part on his decision in 1977 to journey to the camp of Egypt’s foe, Israel, to make … Read more

Bobby Fischer playing against 50 opponents simultaneously in 1964

Bobby Fischer is considered by many to be the greatest chess player who ever lived. In this particular simultaneous exhibition, he won 47 of the matches, drew 2 and lost 1. He lost to Donn Rogosin, not a well-known player. Fischer was 21 during this tournament. [wp_ad_camp_1] Bobby Fischer is playing white in this tournament, … Read more