The Versailles Treaty was the peace treaty signed at the end of the First World War. In reality, it was especially harsh towards Germany and has been called 'the twenty-year truce'.
Versailles Treaty
Fact of the Day
Among the many people who bought coats of arms at the beginning of the seventeenth century was the common hangman of London, Gregory Brandon.
Quote of the Day
"I see that you have made three spelling mistakes
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~ Thomas de Mahy, Marquis de Favras's last words on being handed a copy of his order of execution, 1790
On This Day
39 Roman Emperor Titus, son of Vespasian, was born.
1460 Richard, Duke of York is killed at the Battle of Wakefield.
1887 A petition, signed by 1 million women in Britain, was sent to Queen Victoria. It called for pubs to be closed on Sundays.
1922 The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was established.
1999 Former Beatle George Harrison survived an assassination attempt at his Friar Park Estate.