The 1614 parliament during James I's reign, which was so argumentative that it was dissolved without passing any legislation.
Addled Parliament
Fact of the Day
Peter, one of William II's chaplains, reputedly got pregnant...
Quote of the Day
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
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~ Socrates
On This Day
1265 Simon de Montfort and the rebellious barons were defeated by the future King Edward I at the Battle of Evesham.
1870 The British Red Cross was founded, with the aim to provide impartial help to all those suffering in war and, later, in peacetime.
1914 Britain declared war on Germany, after Germany violated the Treaty of London and invaded Belgium.