1606 Guy Fawkes is Executed for His Role in the Gunpowder Plot
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On January 31st, 1606, the infamous conspirator Guy Fawkes was executed for his role in the Gunpowder Plot, an event that has left an enduring mark on British history and culture.
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1865 The United States Congress Passes the 13th Amendment, Abolishing Slavery
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A monumental moment in American history occurred on January 31st, 1865, as the United States Congress passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, officially abolishing slavery.
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1950 President Harry S. Truman Orders the Development of the Hydrogen Bomb
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On this day in 1950, President Harry S. Truman announced the decision to proceed with the development of the hydrogen bomb, marking a significant and controversial step in the history of nuclear weapons.
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