History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies.’ — Alexis de Tocqueville
1. The first Vatican Council, also known as Vatican I, decreed the doctrine of Papal infallibility
On this day in history in 1870 The first Vatican Council, also known as Vatican I, decreed the doctrine of Papal infallibility. The doctrine claims that the Pope cannot err when speaking on issues of morality and/ or faith. Gallery of pictures.
2. Mein Kampf was published
On this day in history 1925 Mein Kampf was published. Adolf Hitler wrote his autobiographical book while serving his sentence for treason in prison.
3. Intel was founded
On this day in history in 1968 Intel was founded. Founded in Santa Clara, California, the Intel corporation is the world’s largest semiconductor chip manufacturer. gallery of pictures
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4. Agathe Uwilingiyimana was elected as Prime Minister of Rwanda
On this day in history in 1993 Agathe Uwilingiyimana was elected as Prime Minister of Rwanda. Assassins cut short the tenure of Rwanda’s only female prime minister at the outset of the Rwandan genocide.
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5. 2013 Government of Detroit declared bankruptcy
On this day in history in 2013 The city, which was up to $20 billion in debt, became the largest municipal entity in the United States to declare bankruptcy. gallery of pictures
