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Oct 14, 1066
Battle of Hastings
Established the Normans as rulers of England. -
Jan 18, 1271
Marco Polo travels to Asia.
When he returned from his journey people did not notice who he was. -
Jan 18, 1343
Birth of Geoffrey Chaucer
Born in London, Italy -
Jan 18, 1412
Birth of Joan of Arc
She was known as "Maid of Orleans." -
Jan 18, 1480
Birth of Ferdinand Magellan
Leader of the first voyage around the world. -
Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus sails Atlantic
Discovered the "New World" -
Jan 18, 1564
Birth of Galileo
Invented the telescope, compass, and the thermometer. -
Birth of Sir Isaac Newton
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Birth of Queen Anne
Queen of England who ruled for five years. -
Catherine the Great's death
She was the ruler of Russia and wasn't even Russian. -
Benjamin Franklin created the Library Company of Philadelphia
It was America's first successful library. -
Napoleon conquers Italy
He established himself as First Consul in France. -
Austria makes peace with France
The war lasted from April 20, 1792 - March 25, 1802