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The Battle of Hastings:

1066. William of Normandy defeated and killed King Harold at Hastings. He was henceforth known as William the Conquerer.

King John I forced to sign the Magna Carta:

1215. The Magna Carta limited the monarchial power in England.

The Spanish Inquisition began in:

1478. The Spanish Inquisition was started by Ferdinand and Isabella, which the authorization and blessing of Pope Sixtus IV. The Spanish Monarchy wanted to increase its power and control over both religious and secular matters.

Columbus sets sail to find a new route to Asia:

1492. While Ferdinand and Isabella funded the voyage, Columbus demanded a 10 percent of monies made from all commerce developed as a result of his efforts.

Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to a church door in Wittenberg:

1517. This act marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.

St. Augustine established as a colony in North America:

1565. St. Augustine, Florida, was the first European colony in North America.

The Mayflower reached Plymouth, Massachusetts:

1620. The Mayflower carried 120 Pilgrims who came to the 'new world' in search of religious freedom.

The invention of the first adding machine:

1642. It was invented by Blaise Pascal. In the 20th century a computer language was named in honor of him.

The Great Fire of London:

1666. Architect Christopher Wren was commissioned to rebuild many of the London's churches and public buildings that were destroyed.

The first Mardi Gras festival in North America was held in New Orleans:

1699. What can I say - they have been partying a long time in New Orleans!!!