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The Corn Laws are Abolished
The Corn Laws were a series of British laws that regulated the import and export of grain. They were first…
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The Ritual Execution of Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell was England’s military and political leader during the 17th century. He played a crucial role in the country’s…
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The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe is Published
“The Raven” is a narrative poem by Edgar Allan Poe, first published on 29 January 1845. The poem tells the…
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Space Shuttle Challenger Explodes
The Challenger disaster was a tragic event that occurred on January 28, 1986, when the Space Shuttle Challenger, mission STS-51-L,…
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Edison’s Patent for the Incandescent Lamp is Granted
Thomas Edison was an inventor and businessman who is best known for his development of the electric incandescent lamp, a…
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