Richard Cavendish
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The pioneer of English travel writing was born on June 7th, 1662. Published May 24 2012
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The boxer's great victory over James J. Braddock took place on June 22nd, 1937. Published May 24 2012
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Richard Cavendish remembers the royal favourite who died on June 19th, 1312. Published May 24 2012
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Modern dance was born with the premiere of L'apres-midi d'un faune on May 29th, 1912. Published April 19 2012
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The Antipodean reformer died on May 16th, 1862. Published April 19 2012
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The only British Prime Minister to be assassinated whilst in office was murdered on May 11th, 1812. Published April 19 2012
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The medieval holy man was killed by the Danes on April 19th, 1012. Published March 22 2012
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The last person burned to death at the stake for heresy was executed on April 11th, 1612. Published March 22 2012
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The great military institution took flight on April 13th, 1912. Published March 22 2012
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Ivan became Grand Prince on March 27th 1462, following the death of his father. Published February 10 2012
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The Flemish cartographer was born on March 5th, 1512. Published February 10 2012
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Eva Anna Paula Braun was born in Munich on February 6th 1912. Published January 17 2012
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John Herschel Glenn Jr was the first American to orbit the Earth on February 20th 1962. Published January 17 2012
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Otto I was crowned Emperor of the Romans by Pope John XII on February 2nd 962. Published January 17 2012
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The designer of the Colt revolver, the most celebrated killing machine in the history of the Wild West, died on January 10th 1862, aged 47. Published December 20 2011
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