You cannot amputate your history from your destiny, because that is redemption.’ — Beth Moore
List of historical events
1. Vasco da Gama set off on a voyage to India from Lisbon with 4 ships
On this day in history in 1497 Vasco da Gama set off on a voyage to India from Lisbon with 4 ships.
A year later, he reached the city of Calicut in southern India and became the first European to set foot in India by way of the sea.
2. Vermont abolished slavery
On this day in history in 1777 Vermont abolished slavery. Vermont adopted its constitution that abolished slavery, becoming the first region in the now United States to abolish slavery. The constitution was adopted after Vermont declared independence from the British empire. History is redemption
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3. Wall Street Journal published for the first time
On this day in history in 1889 Wall Street Journal published for the first time. Three financial reporters named Charles Dow, Edward Jones, and Charles Bergstresser created The Wall Street Journal to supersede a previous periodical called the Customers’ Afternoon Letter. History is redemption
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4. Kim Jong-il took office as the Supreme Leader of North Korea
On this day in history in 1994 Kim Jong-il took office as the Supreme Leader of North Korea.
Popularly known as “Dear Leader” in his country, Kim Jong-il took North Korea’s highest office after the death of his father, Kim Il-sung. He ruled the country with an iron fist until his death in 2011, when his son, Kim Jong-un took his place. Kim Jong-il’s tenure was marred by widespread human rights violations and severe famine in the country.
5. Space Shuttle Atlantis was launched for the last time
On this day in history in 2011 Space Shuttle Atlantis was launched for the last time. It was also the last flight of NASA’s 30-year long and successful Space Shuttle program. STS-135, as this final mission was called, was the program’s 135th flight. History is redemption
