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2nd June 1946: Italians vote to turn their country into a republic

On the 2nd June 1946, Italians voted in a referendum to abolish the monarchy and turn their country into a republic.

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3rd June 1956: Rock and Roll music banned in the Californian city of Santa Cruz

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1st June 1495: First written reference to Scotch whisky (distilled at @LindoresAbbey)

The royal Exchequer Rolls from Scotland recorded the first known written reference to Scotch whisky. Read More

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31st May 1669: Samuel Pepys writes the last entry in his diary

On the 31st May 1669, Samuel Pepys wrote the final entry of his famous diary. Read More

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30th May 1381: Outbreak of the Peasants’ Revolt in England

The Peasants’ Revolt was triggered when John Bampton arrived in Essex to investigate non-payment of the poll tax. Read More

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29th May 1453: The Fall of Constantinople

On the 29th May 1453 the troops of the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Mehmed II successfully took control of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Read More

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28th May 585 BCE: Eclipse of Thales ends the Battle of Halys between Media and Lydia

A solar eclipse during the Battle of Halys led to a truce between the kingdoms of Media and Lydia, making it the earliest historical event that can be precisely dated. Read More

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27th May 1199: Coronation of King John in Westminster Abbey

On the 27th May 1199 King John was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Read More

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26th May 1940: Start of the Dunkirk evacuation

Operation Dynamo, better known as the evacuation of Dunkirk, began. Read More

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