Monthly Archives: October 2023

On this Day — Mata Hari Is Executed (October 15 1917) [Was she really guilty?]

“A harlot? Yes, but a traitor, never!” Mata Hari (during the trial) October 15 2023 — Margaretha Geertruida “Margreet” MacLeod (Born Zelle; August 7 1876 – October 15 1917), better known by the stage name Mata Hari, was a Dutch … Continue reading

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On This Day — Che Guevara Is Executed (October 9 1967)

“The only passion that guides me is for the truth… I look at everything from this point of view.” Che Guevara June 14 1928 – October 9 1967   October 9 2023 — On this day in 1967, socialist revolutionary … Continue reading

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On This Day — Who Killed Pierre Goldman? And Why? (June 22, 1944 – Assassinated September 20, 1979) [UPDATE — New Movie : The Goldman Case]

“Marseille boys members of GAL killed him [Pierre Goldman] with Maïone, who also talked about a commandant, a former member of the SDECE [French Secret Service], without revealing to me his identity.” Libération (April 2006) September 20 2023 — Who … Continue reading

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On This Day — Gaddafi Target of U.S. Disinformation (October 2 1986 — Bob Woodward) [Disinformation Goes Mainstream]

“There is a wonderful book that you might read… And the title of it is from a quote from Winston Churchill: ‘In time of war, the truth is so precious, it must be attended by a bodyguard of lies.’” Secretary … Continue reading

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