It happened today – this day in history – October 17
1346: King David II of Scotland is captured by Edward III at Calais and imprisoned in the Tower of London
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It happened today – this day in history – September 17
1156: Emperor Frederick Barbarossa issues the ‘Privilegium Minus’ decree, which elevates Austria to a duchy. 1394: Jews are expelled from
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It happened today – this day in history – August 9
48BC: Julius Ceasar defeats Pompey at Pharsalus and Pompey flees to Egypt. 681: Bulgaria is founded as a Khanate on
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It happened today – this day in history – June 2
455: King Gaiseric and the Vandals sack Rome. 575: Benedict I begins his reign as Pope. 1740: Birth of the
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Quotes of the week
“One thing I think the coronavirus crisis has already proved is that there really is such a thing as society.”
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It happened today – this day in history – February 6
1665: Birth of Queen Anne (Stuart) in St James’ Palace. 1685: The Duke of York becomes King James II of
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