Category: European History

German Forces Enter Paris

June 14, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

June 14, 1940, German forces entered Paris.
Final Congress of Vienna Act

June 9, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

June 9, 1815, the final act of the Congress of Vienna was signed.
Marie Antoinette and Louis-Auguste Wedding

May 16, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 16, 1770, Marie Antoinette and Louis-Auguste married.
Churchill’s First Prime Minister Speech

May 13, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 13, 1940, Winston Churchill made his first speech as Prime Minister.
Margaret Thatcher Become PM

May 3, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 3, 1979, Margaret Thatcher was elected the first female Prime Minister of the UK.
Elizabeth II Coronation

May 2, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth’s coronation took place.
Joan of Arc Enters Orleans

April 29, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 29, 1429, Joan of Arc entered Orleans with her troops.
Mussolini Executed

April 28, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 28, 1945, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was executed.
Titanic Sank

April 15, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank.
Edict of Nantes Signed

April 13, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 13, 1598, the Edict of Nantes was signed by King Henry IV of France.