It happened today – this day in history – February 12
1502: Vasco da Gama sets sail from Lisbon on his second voyage to India. 1554: Queen of England for nine
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It happened today – this day in history – September 9
1087: Death of William The Conqueror aged 59. 1513: The English defeat James IV of Scotland at the Battle of
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It happened today – this day in history – September 6
1492: Christopher Columbus’ fleet leaves Gomera, one of the Canary Islands. 1620: The Mayflower departs Plymouth with 102 Pilgrims and
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It happened today – this day in history – October 28
AD306: Maxentius is proclaimed Emperor of Rome. 312: Constantine The Great defeats Emperor Maxentius, who drowns, at the Battle of
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It happened today – this day in history – October 21
1520: Ferdinand Magellan and his fleet reach Cape Virgenes and become the first Europeans to sail into the Pacific Ocean.
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