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1789. Paris (France). Storming of the Bastille
The Storming of the Bastille in Paris occurred on 14 July 1789. While the medieval fortress and prison in Paris known as the Bastille contained only seven prisoners, its fall was the flashpoint of the French Revolution, and it subsequently became an icon of the French Republic. In France, Le quatorze juillet (14 July) is a public holiday, formally known as the Fête de la Fédération (Federation Holiday).Web: Wikipedia
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1238. Valencia (Spain). James I conquered the city.
It marks the entrance to the city of Valencia of the King James I in 1238.Web: Wikipedia
1238. Valencia (Spain). James I conquered the city.
It marks the entrance to the city of Valencia of the King James I in 1238.Web: Wikipedia
1238. Valencia (Spain). James I conquered the city.
It marks the entrance to the city of Valencia of the King James I in 1238.Web: Wikipedia
1238. Valencia (Spain). James I conquered the city.
It marks the entrance to the city of Valencia of the King James I in 1238.Web: Wikipedia
1238. Valencia (Spain). James I conquered the city.
It marks the entrance to the city of Valencia of the King James I in 1238.Web: Wikipedia
1974. Olivos (Argentine). Juan Domingo Perón dies.
Juan Domingo Peron, Argentine military and political, elected president of the country 3 times, died on July 1, 1974.Web: Wikipedia
1850. Argentina. Death of Liberator José de San Martín
17 August commemorates the death, in 1850, of General José de San Martín (1778-1850), one of the leading figures of South American independence. Known as the Liberator, he led the military campaigns that secured the independence of Argentina, Chile and Peru from Spanish rule. He is regarded as the Father of the Argentine Nation and one of the country’s greatest national heroes.
1238. Valencia (Spain). James I conquered the city.
It marks the entrance to the city of Valencia of the King James I in 1238.Web: Wikipedia
1238. Valencia (Spain). James I conquered the city.
It marks the entrance to the city of Valencia of the King James I in 1238.Web: Wikipedia
1808. Madrid (Spain). Uprising of the people of Madrid against Napoleonic forces.
On May 2, 1808 the people of Madrid rebelled against the occupation of the city by French troops, provoking a brutal repression by the French Imperial forces and triggering the Peninsular War.Web: Wikipedia
1238. Valencia (Spain). James I conquered the city.
It marks the entrance to the city of Valencia of the King James I in 1238.Web: Wikipedia
1886. World-wide. May Day or International Workers' Day.
May Day has been set aside to commemorate the labor movement in many countries around the world. An international workers’ day was first called for in 1889 at the Second International, a meeting of socialists in Paris, France. The day was intended to honor anarchist workers who were sentenced to death following the Haymarket Square Riot in 1886 in Chicago, Illinois.Web: Encarta Encyclopedia
1707. Almansa (Spain). Battle of Almansa.
The Battle of Almansa, fought on 25 April 1707, was one of the most decisive engagements of the War of the Spanish Succession. Castile occupied the Kingdom of Valencia by right of conquest by imposing the Nueva Planta Decrees."
1886. World-wide. May Day or International Workers' Day.
May Day has been set aside to commemorate the labor movement in many countries around the world. An international workers’ day was first called for in 1889 at the Second International, a meeting of socialists in Paris, France. The day was intended to honor anarchist workers who were sentenced to death following the Haymarket Square Riot in 1886 in Chicago, Illinois.Web: Encarta Encyclopedia
1238. Valencia (Spain). James I conquered the city.
It marks the entrance to the city of Valencia of the King James I in 1238.Web: Wikipedia
1707. Almansa (Spain). Battle of Almansa.
The Battle of Almansa, fought on 25 April 1707, was one of the most decisive engagements of the War of the Spanish Succession. Castile occupied the Kingdom of Valencia by right of conquest by imposing the Nueva Planta Decrees."
1238. Valencia (Spain). James I conquered the city.
It marks the entrance to the city of Valencia of the King James I in 1238.Web: Wikipedia
1870. Rome (Italy). Capture of Rome.
The Capture of Rome (20 September 1870) was the final event of the long process of Italian unification known as the Risorgimento,Web: Wikipedia
1915. Italy. On that day, Italy entered the First World War by declaring war on Austria-Hungary.
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