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Sep 5, 1001
Leif Ericson
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A Viking that was the first European to reach the shores of North America. -
Sep 5, 1347
Black Death
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A disease that ravaged Europe from 1347 to 1351, and killed many europeans. -
Sep 5, 1378
Great Schism (Western)
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The period of time where there were multiple popes, causing disasterous affects on the church. -
Sep 5, 1419
John Cabot
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An Italian that was the first European to land on the shores of North America after the Vikings. -
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Sep 5, 1487
Spanish Inquisition
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The church set up a court called the Inquisition which examined people accused of herocy or against the church. -
Sep 4, 1492
Spanish Christians Conquer Muslim Moors in Spain
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The Spanish Christians reconquered Spain from the Muslim Moors. -
Sep 5, 1492
Christopher Columbus
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An explorer who sailed for Spain, stepped ashore the island now called the Americas. -
Oct 31, 1517
Protestant Reformation
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Europe's leaders disagreed with the church and broke away. -
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Sep 5, 1531
Juan Diego & Our Lady of Guadalupe Apparition
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A Mexican was visited by the Blessed Mother Mary. -
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Sep 5, 1534
King Henry VIII and the Beginning of the Church of England
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Henry Hudson
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Made voyages searching for passages to make quicker trips to the Pacific, sailed for the Dutch. -
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