Gibbon’s six volume history traces the collapse of the Roman Empire from the rule of the Five Good Emperors until the end of Byzantium.
21st June 1919: The German High Seas naval fleet is scuttled at Scapa Flow
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The first traveller’s cheques, in the form of a ‘circular note’ issued by a bank, went on sale in London.
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11th November 1918: WW1 Armistice of Compiègne is signed
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11th November 1918: WW1 Armistice of Compiègne is signed
11th November 2022
9th November 1989: East Germany opens the Berlin Wall
9th November 2019