Major Events 1665 – The London Gazette, the oldest surviving English newspaper, is first published. 1874 – The Republican Party is symbolized by the elephant for the first time in …
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Major Events 1860 – Abraham Lincoln is elected as the 16th President of the United States. 1913 – Mohandas Gandhi is arrested for leading Indian miners in a protest march …
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Major Events 1605 – The Gunpowder Plot is foiled in England; Guy Fawkes is captured beneath Parliament. 1757 – Frederick the Great wins the Battle of Rossbach during the Seven …
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Major Events 1677 – The future Mary II of England marries William of Orange, forming the royal union that would later lead to the Glorious Revolution. 1842 – Abraham Lincoln …
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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 31 Major Events 1517 – Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses in Wittenberg, sparking the Protestant Reformation. 1864 – Nevada was admitted as …
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On This Day in History – October 30 Major Events 1270 – The Eighth Crusade ended with the death of Louis IX of France. 1485 – Henry VII was crowned …
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On This Day in History – October 29 Major Events 1618 – Sir Walter Raleigh was executed in London. 1787 – Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni premiered in Prague. 1863 – …