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Dong Zhuo Assassinated — A tyrant falls by his own son's hand
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Chang'an, ChinaClassical
192

Dong Zhuo Assassinated

A tyrant falls by his own son's hand

In the imperial capital of Chang'an, the feared warlord Dong Zhuo was assassinated by his own adopted son, Lu Bu. Dong Zhuo had terrorized the Eastern Han dynasty, seizing control of the emperor and ruling through fear and brutality. His death, orchestrated by ministers who could no longer endure his tyranny, sent the empire spiraling into the chaos of the Three Kingdoms period -- an era of war, heroism, and treachery that would become the most romanticized epoch in Chinese history.

192 AD
Juan Arvizu Was Born — Mexico's silken voice enters the world
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Queretaro, MexicoEarly 20th Century
1900

Juan Arvizu Was Born

Mexico's silken voice enters the world

In Queretaro, Mexico, Juan Nepomuceno Arvizu was born -- the tenor who would earn the nickname 'The Voice of Silk' for his extraordinarily beautiful vocal tone. His interpretations of boleros and tangos by composers like Agustin Lara and Maria Grever made him one of the most beloved singers in Latin American history. Through radio, film, and the concert stage, Arvizu's voice carried the romantic soul of Mexico to audiences throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

1900 AD