It happened today – this day in history – August 20
2AD: Venus and Jupiter in conjunction – possible astrological explanation for Star of Bethlehem. 1000: Hungary is established as a
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It happened today – this day in history – August 3
1460: Death of King James II of Scotland aged 29. 1492: Christopher Columbus sets sail on his first voyage with
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It happened today – this day in history – May 2
1194: Richard I gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. 1497: John Cabot’s expedition departs Bristol searching for new lands across
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It happened today – this day in history – March 14
1689: Scotland dismisses William III and Mary Stuart as king and queen. 1757: On board his own flagship HMS Monarch,
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It happened today – on this day in history – February 20
1472: Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a dowry payment. 1547: Edward VI is crowned
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It happened today – this day in history – February 2
1141: King Stephen is captured by forces loyal to Empress Matilda at the Battle of Lincoln. 1349: At least 200
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It happened today – on this day in history – December 15
37: Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus is born in Antium. 1488: Explorer Bartolomeu Dias returns to Portugal after becoming the
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It happened today – this day in history – August 3
1460: Death of King James II of Scotland aged 29. 1492: Christopher Columbus sets sail on his first voyage with
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It happened today – on this day in history – February 20
1472: Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a dowry payment. 1547: Edward VI is crowned
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