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  • 1766: Christie’s Auction House Initially Sold Used Bedpans

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    1766: Christie’s Auction House Initially Sold Used Bedpans

    1766: Christie’s Auction House Initially Sold Used Bedpans

    The world’s most famous auction house, Christie's, opened on this day back in 1766, when its founder – Ja ...

    The world’s most famous auction house, Christie's, opened on this day back in 1766, when its founder – James Christie – conducted the first auction sale.  James Christie was British, and the first sal ...

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  • 1952: 12,000 People Died in London Because of the Smog

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    1952: 12,000 People Died in London Because of the Smog

    1952: 12,000 People Died in London Because of the Smog

    On this day the thickest smog in history blanketed London causing the death of, according to some estimat ...

    On this day the thickest smog in history blanketed London causing the death of, according to some estimates, up to 12,000 people. An anticyclone settled over London, which led to a lack of wind, so a ...

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  • 1901: The Origins of Walt Disney

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    1901: The Origins of Walt Disney

    1901: The Origins of Walt Disney

    On this day is the anniversary of Walt Disney’s birth. He was born in Chicago to an Irish father. It is i ...

    On this day is the anniversary of Walt Disney’s birth. He was born in Chicago to an Irish father. It is interesting that the surname Disney comes from the French d’Isigny, after the town Isigny in Nor ...

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  • 1927: Who is the Richest King in the World?

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    1927: Who is the Richest King in the World?

    1927: Who is the Richest King in the World?

    The currently reigning king of Thailand – Bhumibol Adulyadej – was born on this day in 1927. He is also, ...

    The currently reigning king of Thailand – Bhumibol Adulyadej – was born on this day in 1927. He is also, according to the Forbes magazine, the richest monarch in the world today. His wealth reportedly ...

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