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  • 1279 BC: Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses II Had About 100 Sons and Daughters

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    1279 BC: Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses II Had About 100 Sons and Daughters

    1279 BC: Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses II Had About 100 Sons and Daughters

    This day marked the beginning of the reign of Ramesses II - probably the most famous Egyptian pharaoh. He ...

    This day marked the beginning of the reign of Ramesses II - probably the most famous Egyptian pharaoh. He ruled for 66 years, which is one of the longest reigns in ancient history. He died at the age ...

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  • 1890: Tallest Church Completed (161.5 meters)

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    1890: Tallest Church Completed (161.5 meters)

    1890: Tallest Church Completed (161.5 meters)

    The Ulm Minster was built in the gothic style. The Ulm Minster parish church was finished on this day in ...

    The Ulm Minster was built in the gothic style. The Ulm Minster parish church was finished on this day in 1890. At 161.5 meters, it is currently the tallest ecclesiastical building in the world. At the ...

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  • 1962: The Execution of Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Israel

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    1962: The Execution of Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Israel

    1962: The Execution of Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Israel

    On this day, in 1962, Nazi criminal Adolf Eichmann was executed in Israel.  His arrest in Argentina and h ...

    On this day, in 1962, Nazi criminal Adolf Eichmann was executed in Israel.  His arrest in Argentina and his covert transfer to Israel for trial was an event of international importance. Eichmann’s tri ...

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  • 1740: Prussian King Frederick II the Great Accedes to the Throne

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    1740: Prussian King Frederick II the Great Accedes to the Throne

    1740: Prussian King Frederick II the Great Accedes to the Throne

    Frederick II the Great came to the throne the same year as Maria Theresa, his arch-rival. The reign of Fr ...

    Frederick II the Great came to the throne the same year as Maria Theresa, his arch-rival. The reign of Frederick II the Great, one of the most significant rulers in German history, began on this day i ...

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  • 1809: Joseph Haydn Dies in French-occupied Vienna

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    1809: Joseph Haydn Dies in French-occupied Vienna

    1809: Joseph Haydn Dies in French-occupied Vienna

    On this day in 1809, the musician Joseph Haydn died.  He was one of the most prominent composers of the C ...

    On this day in 1809, the musician Joseph Haydn died.  He was one of the most prominent composers of the Classical period, along with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven. Indeed, Haydn was ...

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  • 1469: King Manuel I of Portugal – Ruler of the Sea from Brazil to China

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    1469: King Manuel I of Portugal – Ruler of the Sea from Brazil to China

    1469: King Manuel I of Portugal – Ruler of the Sea from Brazil to China

    During Manuel I’s reign Portuguese explorers discovered Brazil and routes to India, China and Siam. This ...

    During Manuel I’s reign Portuguese explorers discovered Brazil and routes to India, China and Siam. This day in 1469 marked the birth of Manuel I, the king who ruled over Portugal from 1495 until 1521 ...

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  • 1960: Walther Funk – The Man who Printed Money during Hitler’s Regime

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    1960: Walther Funk – The Man who Printed Money during Hitler’s Regime

    1960: Walther Funk – The Man who Printed Money during Hitler’s Regime

    Walther Funk, who was the president of the Reichsbank during Hitler's regime, died on this day in 1960. T ...

    Walther Funk, who was the president of the Reichsbank during Hitler's regime, died on this day in 1960. The Reichsbank was headquartered in Berlin. It was a large building, which later served as the s ...

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  • 1809: Death of Jean Lannes – One of Napoleon’s Most Daring and Talented Generals

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    1809: Death of Jean Lannes – One of Napoleon’s Most Daring and Talented Generals

    1809: Death of Jean Lannes – One of Napoleon’s Most Daring and Talented Generals

    Napoleon's Marshal Jean Lannes died on this day in 1809. He was one of only three Napoleon's marshals who ...

    Napoleon's Marshal Jean Lannes died on this day in 1809. He was one of only three Napoleon's marshals who were killed during battles or shortly after them (the other two were Marshal Bessières and Mar ...

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