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In order to evade a Senate-imposed death by flogging, Nero implored his secretary Epaphroditos to slit his throat. Nero was the last Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and his reign was marked by extravagance and corruption.
The Battle of Toulouse was a significant victory for the Frankish forces of Odo of Aquitaine over the Umayyad Muslim army, who were attempting to expand their control over Western Europe.
The Book of Common Prayer was a major step in the English Reformation, as it established the Church of England as a distinct entity separate from the Roman Catholic Church. The Book of Common Prayer became the standard prayer book of the Church of England and remains in use to this day.
The Congress of Vienna was a conference of European ambassadors held in Vienna, Austria to reestablish the balance of power in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars. The conference lasted from September 1814 to June 1815 and resulted in significant territorial changes and the establishment of new alliances among the European powers.
The Mormon pioneers, led by Brigham Young, made the arduous journey across the Great Plains to establish a new settlement in Utah. The use of handcarts instead of traditional covered wagons was a cost-saving measure and a demonstration of the faith and determination of the Mormon pioneers.
The Australian aviator and his 4-man crew had departed Oakland, California on the morning of May 31. Nine days later, after several stops, they landed safely in Brisbane, Australia. The flight was a significant achievement in aviation history and opened up new possibilities for air travel and commerce between the United States and Australia.
Donald Duck, one of Walt Disney's most famous cartoon characters, made his film debut in The Wise Little Hen. Known for his short temper and distinctive sailor suit, Donald Duck has become an iconic figure in popular culture.
Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, was the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, ruling for 70 years until his death in 2016. He was a highly respected and revered figure in Thailand and played an important role in modernizing the country and promoting social and economic development.
Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl reached the 8051 meter-high summit of one of the world's highest mountains on the border of Pakistan and China. The successful climb was