13th June 313: The Edict of Milan formally ends the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire9 months ago

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15th June 1970: Trial of Charles Manson begins in Los Angeles, California, for conspiracy to commit murder9 months ago

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16th June 1963: Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman to travel into space on board Vostock 69 months ago

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18th June 1984: The Battle of Orgreave takes place between miners and police officers during the UK miners’ strike9 months ago

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20th June 1948: The Western Allies introduce the Deutsche Mark in the three western zones of occupied Germany9 months ago

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21st June 1675: Foundation stone laid for the new St Paul’s Cathedral in London following the Great Fire of London9 months ago

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23rd June 1757: British East India Company troops defeat the Nawab of Bengal in the Battle of Plassey9 months ago

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24th June 1509: Henry VIII crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey in London9 months ago

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26th June 1794: French army makes the first recorded military use of an aircraft for reconnaissance during the Battle of Fleurus9 months ago

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