Mata Hari Trial Begins
July 24, 1917, the trial of Mata Hari began.
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Wellington Defeated at Salamanca
July 22, 1812, the Duke of Wellington suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Salamanca.
Bastille Stormed
July 14, 1789, the Bastille was stormed by a mob of angry citizens.
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.
German Forces Enter Paris
June 14, 1940, German forces entered Paris.
Final Congress of Vienna Act
June 9, 1815, the final act of the Congress of Vienna was signed.
Marie Antoinette and Louis-Auguste Wedding
May 16, 1770, Marie Antoinette and Louis-Auguste married.
Joan of Arc Enters Orleans
April 29, 1429, Joan of Arc entered Orleans with her troops.
Edict of Nantes Signed
April 13, 1598, the Edict of Nantes was signed by King Henry IV of France.