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English Emancipation Act grants freedom of religion to Catholics
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Beginning of the French colonization of Algeria: 34,000 French soldiers land 27 kilometers west of Algiers, at Sidi Ferruch.
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Edgar Allen Poe removed from West Point milt academy
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Charles Darwin lands at San Tiago, Cape Verde
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- Alamo besieged by Santa Anna; entire garrison eventually killed
