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1900: Oscar Wilde Dies a Catholic

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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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1786: The First Abolition of the Death Penalty in the History of Europe

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1786: The First Abolition of the Death Penalty in the History of Europe

This day in 1786 marked the first time in European history one country permanently abolished the death pe ...

This day in 1786 marked the first time in European history one country permanently abolished the death penalty as a form of punishment. The country was Tuscany, the capital of which was Florence. Tusc ...

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1954: Meteorite Strikes a Woman – Inside a House!

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1954: Meteorite Strikes a Woman – Inside a House!

The first recorded case in history that a meteorite from outer space hit a human being occured on this da ...

The first recorded case in history that a meteorite from outer space hit a human being occured on this day. It happened in the town of Sylacauga, Alabama, at 2:46 p.m. local time. A grapefruit-sized m ...

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1874: Churchill’s Mother was an American Beauty

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1874: Churchill’s Mother was an American Beauty

Winston Churchill was born on this day, to one of the most prominent British aristocratic families. His f ...

Winston Churchill was born on this day, to one of the most prominent British aristocratic families. His father was Lord Randolph Churchill, younger son of the seventh Duke of Marlborough and a promine ...

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1872: First International Football (Soccer) Match

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1872: First International Football (Soccer) Match

The first official international football match was played on this day back in 1872, between the Scottish ...

The first official international football match was played on this day back in 1872, between the Scottish and English national teams. It took place in the town of Patrick near Glasgow, Scotland, and a ...

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