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Fact of the Day
In some London streets in the seventeenth century, one house in every three was a tavern.
Quote of the Day
"We would often be ashamed of our finest actions if the world could see the motives behind them. "
~ La Rochefoucauld (17th century)
On This Day
1586
American colonists arrived in Plymouth with large quantities of tobacco. Smoking caught on quickly, though it was also used in tea.
1694
The Bank of England was founded by an act of parliament as a way to finance government debt by private subscription.
1943
The concentrated Allied bombing of Hamburg led to a three hour firestorm that killed approx 30,000 civilians.