In 1914, a Christmas truce spontaneously broke out along the Western Front during World War I. Soldiers from both sides emerged from their trenches, exchanged gifts, sang carols, and even played soccer. This brief moment of peace highlighted the shared humanity amidst the conflict. #history

In 1815, after escaping exile on Elba, Napoleon Bonaparte returned to France for a period known as the "Hundred Days." His dramatic comeback ended with defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, after which he was exiled to the remote island of Saint Helena, where he spent his final years. #history