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ON THIS DAY: Mumtaz Mahal dies, Taj Mahal is built as her tomb (1631)

Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan I, died on 17 June 1631 while giving birth to the couple's 14th child....

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

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)

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)

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: Alexander wins the Battle of the Granicus (334BC)

On this day in 334 BC, the Macedonian army led by Alexander the Great defeated Persian forces loyal to King Darius III at the...

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