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Brutus Commits Suicide
In 42 B.C, the man named Brutus committed suicide. He did this as an act to save his dignity, because back then an honorable death was everything. -
Oct 9, 1000
Leif Erikson Reaches Vinland
Leif Erikson was truly the first European to reach America. He was discredited for many years, as the Vikings were all but forgotten when Christopher Columbus came here. -
Oct 21, 1096
Sultan Kilij Arslan of Nicea Defeat First Crusade
This Muslim leader was a key part of the defeat of the First Crusade. Overall, most of the Crusades were epic failures and a waste of lives and money. -
Oct 25, 1415
Battle of Agincourt
This battle between the French and English is just another one of the many between these two countries. This battle was famous because only 400 British were killed while thousands of French were killed. -
Sep 30, 1452
First Bible is Printed by Johann Gutenberg
Johann Gutenberg made the book afforable to almost all people. Before then, books were hand writen and extremely expensive. Now the Bible is the best selling book all over the world. -
Oct 1, 1492
King Henry VII Invades France
King Henry, the king of England, invaded France on this date. The French and English were always at war and tensions were always high between the two. -
Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus Reaches the New World
Christopher Columbus was the first European to set foot in the New World in almost 500 years.He was supplied by Spain because Spain thought they would get gold and riches out of the deal. Instead the New World provided riches in many other ways. -
Oct 4, 1539
King Henry VIII and Anne Kleef Marry
King Henry VIII is most remembered by his wives. Not because they were good, but because he had married so many. This fact over shadows any good that he did during his reign. -
William of Orange Occupies the Throne
Although not really according to plan, he was extended an invitation to be on the English throne despite the fact that he was Dutch. He, of course, accepted and reigned as king. -
Spain Declares War on England
England was being wracked with war at this time in history. They had just fought the American Revolution, the French, and now Spain wanted war. England was always at war it seems. -
Great Chicago Fire
This devastating fire burned down almost all of Chicago. it is rumored to have been started by Mrs. O'Leary's cow that kicked over a lantern. However it started, it cost the city millions of dollars to rebuild. -
Boer War Begin in South Africa
These wars were between the South Africans and the British that controled them. The British were being racist and not giving equal opportunities so the people revolted. -
First Woman Goes Over Niagra Falls in a Barrel
Annie Edson Taylor was the first woman to go over Niagra Falls in a barrel. This is a remarkable feat to do as you can drown, get knocked unconsious, or die from fright. -
Woodrow Wilson Makes Announcement
His statement was that the US will never attack another country. Just think of how many times that statement has been violated in just the last 100 years. Wilson would be shocked to see the US today. -
Britain Sucessfully Tests A-bomb
The US already had used the A-bomb and determined it to be very dangerous. However, Britain wanted in on the action. They used one of the Australian islands to conduct this test. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuba had missiles shipped to it from the Soviet Union. This move was seen as a threat by the US. We demanded the missiles to be removed and eventually Cuba and the Soviet Union complied. -
Worst Driver in America
This woman was so bad of a driver that it made it into the Guiness World Record Book. She recieved almost 10 traffic violations and hit over 20 objects in the course of 15 minutes.
