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Channel: TLDR ∙ HISTORY
Date: 08/03/2024

Pre-1900

1010: The epic poem Shahnameh by the Persian poet Ferdowsi is completed.
1531: Henry VIII is recognized as the supreme head of the Church of England by the Convocation of Canterbury. This marked a significant shift in English religious history.
1702: Queen Anne ascends the throne of England, Scotland, and Ireland following the death of William III.
1775: An anonymous article, possibly written by Thomas Paine, is published calling for the abolition of slavery in the American colonies. This was a significant step in the anti-slavery movement.
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1900-Present

1910: Raymonde de Laroche becomes the first woman to receive a pilot's license.
1929: A US worker union commission reports evidence of slavery existing in Liberia.
1934: Edwin Hubble's photograph reveals the existence of galaxies beyond our Milky Way. This was a major discovery in astronomy.
1973: The United States conducts a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site.
1978: The first episode of the popular radio comedy series "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" is broadcasted.
1979: The compact disc (CD) is officially unveiled to the public, marking a revolution in music storage and playback.