Henry III Assassinated
August 1, 1589, King Henry III of France was stabbed by an assassin.
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Mata Hari Trial Begins
July 24, 1917, the trial of Mata Hari began.
Wellington Defeated at Salamanca
July 22, 1812, the Duke of Wellington suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Salamanca.
Edict of Expulsion
July 18, 1290, the Edict of Expulsion was issued.
Spanish Civil War
July 17, 1936, the Spanish Civil War began.
Bastille Stormed
July 14, 1789, the Bastille was stormed by a mob of angry citizens.
Catherine the Great Becomes Empress
July 9, 1762, Catherine the Great became the Empress of Russia.
Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges
July 7, 1438, Charles VII of France issued the Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signed
July 1, 1968, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was signed.
Casket Letters
June 20, 1567, the infamous Mary Queen of Scots Casket Letters were found.