Category: European History

  • Henry III Assassinated

    Henry III Assassinated

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 1, 1589, King Henry III of France was stabbed by an assassin.

  • Mata Hari Trial Begins

    Mata Hari Trial Begins

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 24, 1917, the trial of Mata Hari began.

  • Wellington Defeated at Salamanca

    Wellington Defeated at Salamanca

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 22, 1812, the Duke of Wellington suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Salamanca.

  • Edict of Expulsion

    Edict of Expulsion

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 18, 1290, the Edict of Expulsion was issued.

  • Spanish Civil War

    Spanish Civil War

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 17, 1936, the Spanish Civil War began.

  • Bastille Stormed

    Bastille Stormed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 14, 1789, the Bastille was stormed by a mob of angry citizens.

  • Catherine the Great Becomes Empress

    Catherine the Great Becomes Empress

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 9, 1762, Catherine the Great became the Empress of Russia.

  • Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges

    Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 7, 1438, Charles VII of France issued the Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges.

  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signed

    Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 1, 1968, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was signed.

  • Casket Letters

    Casket Letters

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    Morgan O’Brien

    June 20, 1567, the infamous Mary Queen of Scots Casket Letters were found.