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On This Day In History………

771 AD

With the death of Carolman I, Charlemagne becomes King of The Franks – today.

1110

Forces from The Kingdom of Jerusalem and King Sigurd (Norway), capture the Coastal City of Sidon (Lebanon) – today.

1259

The Treaty of Paris is ratified today between France and England. The “compromise” for both is that Henry III must relinquish his claims to The French Throne (and French Territories in continental Europe). France must cease any further support for Scottish and Irish Rebels.

1563

The final Session of The Council of Trent, meets in Italy, today. The Ecumenical gathering lasted almost 20 years and was the establishment of The Counter-Reformation.

1783

American General George Washington gives his “Farewell Address” to his Continental Army – today.

1872

In an enduring Sea Mystery to this day, The Ship “Mary Celeste” is found adrift. Her Crew missing and the Vessel undamaged (with food still upon plates in the Ship Galley).

1945

The Senate of The United States approves America's admittance into the newly formed United Nations. They will be Headquartered in New York City (US).