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July 9
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The Julian Calendar Takes Effect

Julius Caesar's new calendar system replaced the chaotic Roman calendar. It was so revolutionary that we still use a modified version today.

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Elizabeth I Crowned Queen of England

The 25-year-old princess became one of the most powerful monarchs in history, ushering in England's Golden Age.

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Saint Valentine Executed

The priest who secretly married Roman soldiers was beheaded, eventually inspiring the most romantic day of the year.

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Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire.

Teaching existed at Oxford as early as 1096. The Aztec Empire was founded in 1428.

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