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845 In a dramatic turn of events, Paris falls victim to marauding Viking raiders, led by the infamous Ragnar Lodbrok. They demand a colossal ransom in exchange for sparing the city.

1430 Murad II of the Ottoman Empire achieves a momentous victory as he captures the strategic city of Thessalonica from the Republic of Venice.

1461 The Battle of Towton sees Edward of York emerge triumphant over Queen Margaret, solidifying his reign as King Edward IV of England and temporarily quelling the Wars of the Roses.

1500 Cesare Borgia's meteoric rise continues as his father, Rodrigo Borgia, bestows upon him the prestigious titles of Captain General and Gonfalonier, acknowledging his conquests in the Romagna region.

1549 Salvador da Bahia, a city steeped in history, is officially founded, marking the inception of Brazil's first capital.

1632 The Treaty of Saint-Germain is a pivotal moment as it restores Quebec to French control, ending a chapter of English dominion that began in 1629.

1792 The untimely demise of King Gustav III of Sweden unfolds as he succumbs to a gunshot wound suffered at a mysterious midnight masquerade ball at Stockholm's Royal Opera.

1806 The authorization for the construction of the Great National Pike, better known as the Cumberland Road, marks a historic milestone as it becomes the inaugural federal highway in the United States.

1809 A seismic political shift occurs as King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden abdicates his throne in the wake of a coup d'état. The Diet of Porvoo witnesses Finland's Estates pledging allegiance to Alexander I of Russia, initiating the Grand Duchy of Finland's separation from Sweden.

1831 The Great Bosnian uprising reverberates as Bosniaks valiantly rebel against Turkish rule, marking a significant chapter in Balkan history.

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1849 The United Kingdom's annexation of the Punjab is a pivotal moment in British colonial history, further consolidating their presence in the Indian subcontinent.

1857 Sepoy Mangal Pandey of the 34th Regiment, Bengal Native Infantry, ignites a rebellion against the East India Company's rule, setting in motion the protracted Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny.

1865 The opening salvo of the Appomattox Campaign in the American Civil War unfolds as Federal forces, under the command of Major General Philip Sheridan, make strategic moves to flank Confederate forces led by Robert E. Lee.

1867 Queen Victoria grants her Royal Assent to the British North America Act, a landmark piece of legislation that establishes Canada as a self-governing dominion within the British Empire.

1871 A cultural gem is unveiled as Queen Victoria inaugurates the Royal Albert Hall in London, a magnificent venue that continues to host a wide array of events to this day.

1879 The Battle of Kambula, a critical engagement during the Anglo-Zulu War, witnesses British forces emerging victorious over a formidable Zulu army of 20,000 warriors.

1882 The Knights of Columbus, a fraternal organization deeply committed to charitable work and community service, is officially established.

1886 The genesis of a global beverage empire unfolds as John Pemberton brews the very first batch of Coca-Cola in the quiet confines of his Atlanta backyard.

1911 A significant milestone in military history is reached as the M1911 .45 ACP pistol is designated as the official sidearm of the United States Army.

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