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Apr 21, 1066
The Norman Invasion
William the Conqueror invades England and defeats Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings. -
Apr 21, 1215
The Magna Carta
Henry is forced to sign the Magna Carta which granted certain right to the english nobility. -
Apr 21, 1450
Invention of the printing press
Johannes Gutenberg completes his invention of the movable type printing press. This invention greatly speads up the process of creating literature and increases the spread of ideas. -
Apr 21, 1492
Columbus Discovers America
Christopher Columbus sails across the Atlantic Ocean and finds the new world. -
Apr 21, 1517
Martin Luther post his 95 thesis
Martin Luther post his 95 thesis launching the protestant reformation. -
The Spanish Armada
The spanish armada was defeated by the English fleet, ending the domanace of spanish sea power. -
The Glorious Revolution
A bloodless revolution in which Mary and William Duke of Orange are given the thrown of England. -
The Declaration of Independence
The American Colonies declare their independence from England. -
Fort Sumter Surrenders
Fort Sumter Surrenders starting the American Civil War. -
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History
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Sinking of the Lusitania
The sinking of the Lusitania helped bring the United States into World War I on the side of the Allies -
Japanese Bomb Pearl Harbor
The Japanese launch a suprise attack against the American naval base located at Pearl Harbor Hawaii. As a result America enters World War II on the side of the Allies.
