It happened today – on this day in history – December 25
352: The first definite date Christmas was celebrated on this day. 597: England adopts the Julian calendar. 800: Pope Leo
Read more352: The first definite date Christmas was celebrated on this day. 597: England adopts the Julian calendar. 800: Pope Leo
Read more551BC: Birth of Confucius. 48BC: Pompey the Great is assassinated on the orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt. 935: Saint
Read more1066: William the Conqueror’s Norman troops set sail for England. 1590: Pope Urban VII dies 13 days after being chosen
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