This day in 1689 marked the death of Blessed Pope Innocent XI, one of the popes from the Baroque period. ...
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1689: Death of Blessed Pope Innocent XI – The Man who Financed the Defense of Europe from the Ottomans
1689: Death of Blessed Pope Innocent XI – The Man who Financed the Defense of Europe from the Ottomans
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1741: Cleric-Composer Antonio Vivaldi Dies in Vienna 50 Years before Mozart
1741: Cleric-Composer Antonio Vivaldi Dies in Vienna 50 Years before Mozart
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1943: Italian King Deposes Benito Mussolini
1943: Italian King Deposes Benito Mussolini
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2007: The Last King of Afghanistan Dies
2007: The Last King of Afghanistan Dies
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1488: Alvise Cadamosto – Venetian explorer of Africa and Slave Trader
1488: Alvise Cadamosto – Venetian explorer of Africa and Slave Trader
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1965: Charles de Gaulle Opens the Mont Blanc Tunnel
1965: Charles de Gaulle Opens the Mont Blanc Tunnel
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1614: Saint who Devoted his Life to Caring for the Sick and Wounded
1614: Saint who Devoted his Life to Caring for the Sick and Wounded
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1848: Catholic Monarch with 24 Legitimate Sons and Daughters
1848: Catholic Monarch with 24 Legitimate Sons and Daughters