The first woman killed by a tiger in Britain died in 1705.
Quote of the Day
"When the sarcophagus is full, we don't put another corpse in
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~ Medieval Proverb
On This Day
1469Political scientist and historian Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was born in Florence. His book The Prince gave rise to the term 'Machiavellian'.
1916Irish rebels Tom Clarke, Patrick Pearse and Thomas MacDonagh were executed by firing squad for their role in the Easter Rising.
1926At a minute to midnight Britain's first General Strike, in support of the miners pay dispute, began.