Major Events 1493 – Christopher Columbus sights the Caribbean island of Dominica during his second voyage. 1534 – The English Parliament passes the Act of Supremacy, recognizing Henry VIII as …
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Major Events 1721 – Peter the Great is proclaimed Emperor of All Russia, officially changing the title from Tsar to Emperor. 1755 – Marie Antoinette, future Queen of France, is …
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Major Events 1755 – A massive earthquake and tsunami devastates Lisbon, Portugal, killing tens of thousands and destroying much of the city. 1765 – The Stamp Act goes into effect …
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On This Day in History – October 1 Major Events 331 BC – Alexander the Great decisively defeats Persian King Darius III at the Battle of Gaugamela. 959 – Edgar …
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On This Day in History – September 30 Major Events 1399 – Henry IV is proclaimed King of England after the abdication of Richard II. 1791 – The first performance …
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On This Day in History – September 29 Major Events 522 BC – Darius I of Persia is crowned king after a coup against Bardiya. 1066 – William the Conqueror’s …
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On This Day in History – September 28 Major Events 1066 – William the Conqueror invades England, landing at Pevensey Bay. 1542 – Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo becomes the first European …
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On This Day in History – September 27 Major Events 1821 – Mexico formally gains independence from Spain after 11 years of conflict. 1905 – The physics journal Annalen der …
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On This Day in History – September 26 Major Events 1580 – Sir Francis Drake completes his circumnavigation of the globe, returning to England. 1687 – The Parthenon in Athens …
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On This Day in History – September 25 Major Events 1066 – Battle of Stamford Bridge: English forces under King Harold II defeat an invading Norwegian army led by King …