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ON THIS DAY: The Magna Carta was sealed (1215)

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On June 15, 1215, England's King John sealed- formally approved with his royal seal- the Magna Carta at Runnymede, near Windsor, after a rebellion...

ON THIS DAY: Anne Frank was gifted her diary (1942)

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A birthday gift that became history On June 12, 1942, Anne Frank received a red-and-white checkered diary as a gift for her 13th birthday in...

ON THIS DAY: Beloved composer Marios Tokas is born (1954)

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On this day, 8 June 1954, acclaimed Greek Cypriot composer Marios Tokas was born in Limassol. One of the most beloved composers of his generation,...

ON THIS DAY: Cyprus National Guard founded (1964)

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The anniversary of the Cyprus National Guard is being marked today as the force celebrates 62 years since its establishment. According to the General Staff...

ON THIS DAY: Harriet Tubman leads fighters into Maryland, freeing slaves (1863)

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Harriet Tubman stands among the most remarkable figures of the 19th century, a woman whose courage reshaped the course of American history. In 1863,...
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