It happened today – on this day in history – December 12
1694: The Royal Society censures astronomer Edmond Halley for suggesting in a paper titled ‘Some considerations about the cause of
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It happened today – this day in history – September 10
1547: The English demand that Edward VI, aged 10, marry Mary, Queen of Scots (5). 1659: Birth of English composer
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It happened today – this day in history – July 28
1148: Crusaders abandon their siege of Damascus. 1540: Thomas Cromwell, chief minister for Henry VIII is executed for treason and
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Essex unable to utilise China link over Hong Kong concerns
Essex County Council has said it is not in a position to use its cultural and business links with China
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It happened today – this day in history – October 1
331BC: Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia at the Battle of Gaugamela. 1207: Henry III born in Winchester
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