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  • 1850: Renewed Strength of the Catholic Church in England

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    1850: Renewed Strength of the Catholic Church in England

    1850: Renewed Strength of the Catholic Church in England

    On this day in 1850, the Catholic hierarchy in England was restored after a few-hundred-year period. In f ...

    On this day in 1850, the Catholic hierarchy in England was restored after a few-hundred-year period. In fact, there had been no Catholic bishops since the death of the last bishop appointed by the Cat ...

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  • 1675: Who painted the “Girl with a Pearl Earring”?

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    1675: Who painted the “Girl with a Pearl Earring”?

    1675: Who painted the “Girl with a Pearl Earring”?

    The famous painter Johannes Vermeer van Delft, particularly known for his painting “Girl with a Pearl Ear ...

    The famous painter Johannes Vermeer van Delft, particularly known for his painting “Girl with a Pearl Earring”, died on this day in the year 1675. At the time of his death, he was only 43 years old. N ...

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  • 1900: Oscar Wilde Dies a Catholic

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    1900: Oscar Wilde Dies a Catholic

    1900: Oscar Wilde Dies a Catholic

    The famous artist Oscar Wilde died on this day. He was very controversial during his life, and remained f ...

    The famous artist Oscar Wilde died on this day. He was very controversial during his life, and remained famous for his artistic genius, as well as for his unusual personality. Today there is practical ...

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  • 1789: Why is Baltimore the Capital of Catholicism in the United States?

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    1789: Why is Baltimore the Capital of Catholicism in the United States?

    1789: Why is Baltimore the Capital of Catholicism in the United States?

    On this day in 1789, the oldest Catholic diocese in the United States was established. It was located in ...

    On this day in 1789, the oldest Catholic diocese in the United States was established. It was located in the city of Baltimore, in the U.S. state of Maryland. Selecting the city of Baltimore was not a ...

    November 06, 2015
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  • 1572: Thomas Percy – The Count who was Publicly Executed Because he Was a Catholic

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    1572: Thomas Percy – The Count who was Publicly Executed Because he Was a Catholic

    1572: Thomas Percy – The Count who was Publicly Executed Because he Was a Catholic

    Thomas Percy was a member of the English aristocracy. He held the title of "Earl of Northumberland" (the ...

    Thomas Percy was a member of the English aristocracy. He held the title of "Earl of Northumberland" (the English title of earl is similar to the title of count in the rest of Europe). He was also addr ...

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  • 1241: Death of Pope Gregory IX – Founder of the Papal Inquisition

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    1241: Death of Pope Gregory IX – Founder of the Papal Inquisition

    1241: Death of Pope Gregory IX – Founder of the Papal Inquisition

    Pope Gregory IX was born as Ugolino on this day in 1241. He established the Papal Inquisition, the organi ...

    Pope Gregory IX was born as Ugolino on this day in 1241. He established the Papal Inquisition, the organization which fought against the teachings which were harmful to the Catholicism. Allegedly, Gre ...

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  • 2005: Founder of Taizé Community Murdered by Knife during Prayer

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    2005: Founder of Taizé Community Murdered by Knife during Prayer

    2005: Founder of Taizé Community Murdered by Knife during Prayer

    Taizé is an international ecumenical monastic society, popular among Christians of various denominations, ...

    Taizé is an international ecumenical monastic society, popular among Christians of various denominations, including Catholics. Taizé promotes the unification of Christians and is particularly focused ...

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  • 1714: The First Great Victory of the Russian Navy

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    1714: The First Great Victory of the Russian Navy

    1714: The First Great Victory of the Russian Navy

    On this day in 1714, the Imperial Russian Navy achieved its first major victory at the Battle of Gangut, ...

    On this day in 1714, the Imperial Russian Navy achieved its first major victory at the Battle of Gangut, during the Great Northern War between Russia and Sweden. The battle took place in what is now s ...

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