31 July 2010
On this day in history: Denis Diderot died, 1784
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Born on 5th October 1713 in the city of Langres in eastern France, Diderot was destined for a life in one of the professions, initially as a...
30 July 2010
On this day in history: Uruguay win first FIFA World Cup, 1930
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Founded in 1904, FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association: 'International Federation of Association Football') soon f...
29 July 2010
On this day in history: Italian King assassinated, 1900
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King Umberto I of Italy was born into the house of Savoy on 14th March 1844 and succeeded his father, Emmanuel II, in January 1878. Later th...
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