Without words, without writing and without books there would be no history, there could be no concept of humanity.’ — Hermann Hesse
List of historical events
1. A fire ravished the city of London
On this day in history in 1666 A fire ravished the city of London. Also known as the Great Fire of London, the fire broke out in a bakery and raged for 4 days destroying the houses of most inhabitants of the city. without writing
2. U.K. adopted the Gregorian Calendar
On this day in history in 1752 U.K. adopted the Gregorian Calendar. The calendar, also sometimes known as the Western Calendar, is one of the most widely used calendars today. Prior to the switch, Britain and its territories followed the Julian Calendar. Due to the change, the British lost 11 days when September 2 was followed by September 14. without writing
3.The government formed the Department of the Treasury
On this day in history in 1789 U.S. The government formed the Department of the Treasury. The department is responsible for managing the government’s revenue and spending. Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury.
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4. India formed an interim government
On this day in history in 1946 India formed an interim government. Jawaharlal Nehru headed the interim government, and the Constituent Assembly of India was tasked with overseeing India’s transition to independence from British rule. without writing
5. Tibetan exiles held the first election of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile
On this day in history in 1960 Tibetan exiles held the first election of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile. Tibetan exiles in India elected and formed the parliamentary body of the Central Tibetan Administration. Tibetan exiles celebrate the day as Democracy Day. without writing
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