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250th anniversary: In an act of defiance against the Navigation Acts, American colonists led by...
Thu, June 9, 2022
4 yr ago
In 1772, In an act of defiance against the Navigation Acts, American colonists led by Abraham Whipple (pictured) attacked and burned the British schooner Gaspee.
Also on Jun 9, 2022
1275th anniversary: Abu Muslim initiated an open revolt against Umayyad rule, eventually leading to...In 747, Abu Muslim initiated an open revolt against Umayyad rule, eventually leading to the establishment of the Abbasid Caliphate under the Black Standard.4 yr agoWikipediaDetails →Peter the Great, born 1672 (350 years)Russian emperor (died 1725).4 yr agoWikipediaDetails →
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- 2026-09-25: added to 2022-06-09