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The History of the Knights Templar
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The History of the Football World Cup
22 January 1901 – The Queen is Dead
20 October 1720 – The End of the Road for Captain Jack
1 October 1553 – Mary I is Crowned
18 September AD 96 – Domitian is Stabbed
9 September 1739 – Slaves Make a Bid for Freedom
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