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Anne Boleyn crowned Queen , 1533

Roundheads defeat Cavaliers ( after extra time ) , Battle of Maidstone , 1648

Kentucky and Tennessee join the Union , 1792 & 1796

Scott leaves for the South Pole , 1910

Battle For Belleau Wood , 1918

Crete falls , 1941

Leslie Howard’s plane shot down , 1943

Eichmann executed , 1962

World Cup begins 1978

CNN starts , 1980

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2 hours ago, The Hallucinating Goose said:

One for the Napoleonic War buffs. Marshall Davout died on this day in 1823.

Also Christopher Cockerell died in 1999.

The first naval battle of the wars between Britain and France , 1794

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27 minutes ago, DavidM said:

The first naval battle of the wars between Britain and France , 1794

Yep, the Battle of the Glorious 1st of June I believe it was called. The biggest naval battle of the French Revolutionary Wars, i think the largest of the 30 or so year period of conflict between Britain and France until Trafalgar in 1805. 

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50 years ago today, Carlisle United were the first non-Italian club to defeat AS Roma at their home, Stadio Olimpico

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We had a minutes reflection at the game today on the 12th anniversary of the Cumbrian shootings … seems like yesterday .

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On this day in 1989, the Chinese government send troops into Tiananmen Square to break up a seven week occupation by protesters. 

Also on this day in 2006, the union of Serbia and Montenegro ends with Montenegro breaking away and becoming an independent nation. 

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Sir Walter oh what a big ship I’ve got Raleigh establishes first colony at Roanoke , Virginia 1584

Dunkirk evacuation complete 

Battle of Midway 1942

Heydrich assassinated 1942

Rome recaptured 1944

 

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On this day in 1783, the Montgolfier Brothers publicly demonstrate their hot air balloon for the first time. 

Also, on this day in 1970, Tonga gains its independence. 

And, on this day in 1977, JVC unveil the first VHS recorder. 

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On this day in 1883, the first regularly scheduled Orient Express service departs from Paris. 

On this day in 1893, the trail of Lizzle Borden begins in the US. 

On this day in 1960, the Lake Bodom murders occur in Finland (have a read about them if you're interested in murder mysteries, Finland's most infamous murders). 

On this day in 1963, John Porfumo resigns over the affair that would be named after him. 

On this day in 1968, Robert Kennedy is assassinated. 

On this day in 1993, the Holbeck Hall Hotel in Scarborough falls into the sea after a landslide. 

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3 hours ago, The Hallucinating Goose said:

On this day in 1883, the first regularly scheduled Orient Express service departs from Paris. 

On this day in 1893, the trail of Lizzle Borden begins in the US. 

On this day in 1960, the Lake Bodom murders occur in Finland (have a read about them if you're interested in murder mysteries, Finland's most infamous murders). 

On this day in 1963, John Porfumo resigns over the affair that would be named after him. 

On this day in 1968, Robert Kennedy is assassinated. 

On this day in 1993, the Holbeck Hall Hotel in Scarborough falls into the sea after a landslide. 

Holbeck hotel is a nice wave for surfers . Wasn't before it dropped into the sea .

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D-Day landings on the coast of Normandy.

Bernard Manning lives! Welcome to be New RFL, the sport's answer to the Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club.
 
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Some older ones today. 

On this day in 452AD, Attila and his Hun army begin their invasion of Italy. 

On this day in 793AD, Vikings launch their first raid on Lindisfarne, generally accepted as the start of Norse activity in the British Isles. 

On this day in 1042, Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. 

On this day in 1191, Richard I arrives in Acre to begin the Third Crusade. 

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