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1260 medieval battle in Ireland
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Engagement of the First English Civil War
Engagement of the First English Civil War
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On May 21, 1751, a magnitude 7
On May 21, 1751, a magnitude 7.0–7.4 earthquake struck near Takada in present-day Jōetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, causing significant damage and resulting in approximately 2,100 fatalities
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1879 naval battle between Chile and Peru
1879 naval battle between Chile and Peru
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