On today's date in 1243: Mongol invasions of Anatolia: Mongols achieved a decisive victory over the Seljuq Turks, leading to the decline and disintegration of the Seljuk state. 
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Today In History
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What happened today in history
On today's date in 1918: World War I: The 26-day Battle of Belleau Wood near the Marne River in France ended with American forces finally clearing that forest of German troops. 
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On today's date in 1950: The United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 82 condemning the North Korean invasion of South Korea. 
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On today's date in 1910: The United States Congress passed the Mann Act, which prohibited the interstate transport of females for "immoral purposes". 
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On today's date in 524: The Franks are defeated by the Burgundians in the Battle of Vézeronce. #history #grownostr
On today's date in 1559: The 1559 Book of Common Prayer, a major component of the Elizabethan Religious Settlement, is legally introduced as the liturgy of the Church of England. 
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On today's date in 637: The Battle of Moira is fought between the High King of Ireland and the Kings of Ulster and Dál Riata. It is claimed to be the largest battle in the history of Ireland. #history #grownostr
On today's date in 1314: In the decisive battle of the First War of Scottish Independence, Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce defeated English troops under Edward II near Bannockburn, Scotland. #history #grownostr
On today's date in 474: Julius Nepos forces Roman usurper Glycerius to abdicate the throne and proclaims himself Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. #history #grownostr
On today's date in 1594: The Action of Faial, Azores. The Portuguese carrack Cinco Chagas, loaded with slaves and treasure, is attacked and sunk by English ships with only 13 survivors out of over 700 on board. #history #grownostr
On today's date in 1305: A peace treaty between the Flemish and the French is signed at Athis-sur-Orge. #history #grownostr
On today's date in 1992: Croatian War of Independence: The Battle of the Miljevci Plateau ended after a failed counterattack by forces of the Republic of Serbian Krajina against the Croatian Army who had captured the plateau. 
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On today's date in 0229: Sun Quan proclaims himself emperor of Eastern Wu. #history #grownostr
On today's date in 0229: Sun Quan proclaims himself emperor of Eastern Wu. #history #grownostr
On today's date in 1527: Fatahillah expels Portuguese forces from Sunda Kelapa, now regarded as the foundation of Jakarta. #history #grownostr
On today's date in 1774: The British pass the Quebec Act, setting out rules of governance for the colony of Quebec in British North America. #history #grownostr
On today's date in 1527: Fatahillah expels Portuguese forces from Sunda Kelapa, now regarded as the foundation of Jakarta. #history #grownostr
On today's date in 1685: Monmouth Rebellion: James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth declares himself King of England at Bridgwater. #history #grownostr
On today's date in 2009: Iranian student Neda Agha-Soltan was shot dead in Tehran during the presidential election protests; footage of her death was widely distributed over the Internet, making it "probably the most widely witnessed death in human history". 
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On today's date in 1631: The Sack of Baltimore: The Irish village of Baltimore is attacked by Algerian pirates. #history #grownostr