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Happy birthday, Boston! The city was founded by Puritan settlers on this day in 1630.

Cape Verde gained its independence from Portugal today in 1975, after about 500 years of Portuguese rule. 🇨🇻 🎥: iamcvbp

Rome was officially incorporated into the Kingdom of Italy by royal decree, completing the Risorgimento on this day in 1870!

June 14, 1777: The Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Act. This made the Stars and Stripes the official flag of the United States! 🎥: The White House

On this day in 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower in Wyoming as the first National Monument in the United States!

Today’s main takeaway is King Charles III is actually very funny.

Today in 1972, Michelangelo's Pietà was attacked and badly damaged in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

The Round Hall in the Vatican Museum is home to the famous bath of Nero. It’s a porphyry basin that weighs several tons and is valued at over $2 Billion!

Alexander the Great, on the day after the Battle of Gaugamela, marched 70 miles in pursuit of Darius III. By the time he reached Arbela, Darius had fled and left the royal treasury. The rest of Darius’ life was on the run, and he was killed nine months later in Tehran.

When Napoleon became Emperor 222 years ago today, he chose the title Emperor of the French, not Emperor of France. He wanted to show he ruled the people, rather than territory like the old kings of France.

Today in 122 AD, construction began on Hadrian's Wall! It stretched 73 miles across northern England.

Ghent was one of the largest European cities in the 13th century, and it now has maybe the best preserved historic center in all of Europe 🙌🏼

In New York, the Legislature set aside 750 acres today in 1853 that would become Central Park.

Today in 2021, Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Night Watch" was seen in its entirety for first time in 300 years!

Alexander the Great died from a sudden illness in Babylon, today in 323 BC. He was only 32 years old.

Albania and Venice formed an alliance today in 1386 as the Ottomans continued their advance.

International Museum Week continues! The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo is the world’s largest archaeological museum!

Today in 1940, over 330,000 Allied troops were saved at Dunkirk when civilian ships from England joined the rescue effort.

France also celebrating America’s 250th! Marquis de Lafayette is definitely smiling down from heaven right now 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🎥: raphaelmetivet

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Poland and the Winged Hussars saved Vienna on this day in 1683 from the Ottoman siege. It was the largest recorded cavalry charge in history with 20,000 horseman thundering down to save the city!

Napoleon was crowned King of Italy right here today in 1805.

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Today in 1940, the Nazi blitzkrieg of France began when German forces crossed the Muese River. Blitzkrieg tactics 👇🏼

Today in 1973, the greatest horse race in history was run. Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths to become the Triple Crown winner and set a world record time that has never been beaten! 🎥: CBS Broadcast

Antoni Gaudí looking on the completed and blessed Tower of Jesus Christ in approval. Well done, Barcelona!

Today in 1980, Mount Saint Helens erupted in Washington State. It was the deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruption in US history.

Four years of pure dedication from Michelangelo gave us this breathtaking masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel!

The choir in the Sagrada Família is putting on the performance of a lifetime. The vocals perfectly complement the stunning visuals of Gaudí’s cathedral!

The Tall Ships parade in NY Harbor to celebrate America’s 250th!!

Today in 1949, the Vatican under Pope Pius XII condemned communism and excommunicated all who supported it.

Sir William Wallace was captured by the English in Glasgow today in 1305. He was sent to London and brutally executed 18 days later.

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster happened 40 years ago today.

Today in 1995, Veteran Shawn Nelson stole a tank from the armory in San Diego and went on a rampage through the streets of the city.

The Sagrada Família is scheduled to be completely finished this year! That will be a glorious day 🙌🏼

Normandy was given to the Viking Rollo today in 911 AD by King Charles of West Francia. The Vikings who settled there became known as the Normans! Norman built Rochester Castle 👇🏼

Napoleon’s death mask, made shortly after his death today in 1821.

Today in 1885, The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor from France!

Romulus founded the city of Rome on this date in 753 BC! 🏛️

The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens is the most beautiful stadium I’ve seen. It’s the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble!