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1469: The Wedding that United Two Powerful Kingdoms

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1469: The Wedding that United Two Powerful Kingdoms

One of the most fateful marriages in world history was held on this day. Namely, the marriage of Ferdinan ...

One of the most fateful marriages in world history was held on this day. Namely, the marriage of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile united the two Spanish kingdoms into a single state, the on ...

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202BC: How did the Romans Defeat Hannibal?

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202BC: How did the Romans Defeat Hannibal?

The well-known Battle of Zama took place on this day in 202 BC. It was the battle where the Romans finall ...

The well-known Battle of Zama took place on this day in 202 BC. It was the battle where the Romans finally managed to defeat the great Carthaginian general, Hannibal. The battle took place in northern ...

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1959: First Disco in the World – A Consequence of Greed?

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1959: First Disco in the World – A Consequence of Greed?

The first disco in the world was opened on this day, back in 1959. Before that, all music halls had live ...

The first disco in the world was opened on this day, back in 1959. Before that, all music halls had live music. A music hall named the Scotch-Club was opened in Aachen, Germany. Its owner didn't want ...

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439: The Origin of the Word “Vandalism”

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439: The Origin of the Word “Vandalism”

On this day the Germanic Vandal people conquered the city of Carthage in North Africa. The event took pla ...

On this day the Germanic Vandal people conquered the city of Carthage in North Africa. The event took place on the 641st anniversary of the Roman victory over the Carthaginian army led by Hannibal. Ho ...

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