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1. 1922 – Discovery of Tutankhamun’s TombOn November 4, 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter made a groundbreaking discovery in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. He uncovered the entrance to […]

1. 1493 – Christopher Columbus Returns to Spain On November 3, 1493, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage to the Americas. His journey had begun in August […]

1. 1721 – Peter the Great Declares Russia an EmpireOn November 2, 1721, Peter I formally declared Russia an empire, marking the end of the Tsardom of Russia and the […]

1. November 1, 1512 – Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Ceiling UnveiledOn this day, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, was first exhibited to the public. The ceiling depicts […]

1. October 31, 1517 – Martin Luther Posts the 95 ThesesOn this day, Martin Luther is said to have nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church […]

1. The Treaty of Paris Signed (1763)On October 30, 1763, the Treaty of Paris was signed, marking the end of the Seven Years’ War, also known as the French and […]

1. The Fall of Constantinople (October 29, 1453)On October 29, 1453, the Byzantine capital of Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Empire, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire. This event […]

1. 312 AD – Battle of the Milvian BridgeOn October 28, 312 AD, the Battle of the Milvian Bridge took place near Rome between the Roman Emperors Constantine I and […]

1. October 27, 312 – Battle of the Milvian BridgeThe Battle of the Milvian Bridge was a crucial moment in Roman history. It was fought between the Roman Emperors Constantine […]

1. October 26, 1774 – The First Continental Congress ConvenesOn October 26, 1774, the First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This assembly was a pivotal moment in American history […]