It happened today – on this day in history – December 9
1608: Birth of poet John Milton in London. 1625: England and The Netherlands sign a military treaty. 1688: James II’s
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It happened today – this day in history – July 17
1203: The siege of Constantinople begins during the fourth crusade. 1585: English secret service discovers Anthony Babington’s murder plot against
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It happened today – this day in history – December 9
1608: Birth of poet John Milton. 1783: The first execution at Newgate Jail (now the site of The Old Bailey
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