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  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 9. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lyons, Mathew 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on two significant historical events: the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066 and the Lin Biao incident in 1971. The Battle of Stamford Bridge marked the end of Viking invasions in England, where King Harold Godwinson's forces defeated the Norwegian king Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson, Harold's estranged brother, resulting in their deaths on September 25, 1066. In contrast, the Lin Biao incident details the mysterious crash of a Trident airliner in Mongolia on September 13, 1971, which killed Lin Biao, a high-ranking Chinese Communist Party official and Mao Zedong's designated successor, amid allegations of a coup attempt against Mao. Both events highlight pivotal moments in their respective historical contexts, reflecting themes of power struggles and military conflict. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History Today. 2025/09, Vol. 75, Issue 9, p26
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:187287328
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