This is what happened today in Providential History,
In 1241 The Battle of Liengitz: The Mongol army defeats the German-Pole army.
In 1413 Henry the V was crowned.
In 1682 Robert Cavelier de La Salle discovers the mouth of the Mississippi River, and claims it for France and name's the area Louisiana.
In 1860 The first audible recording of a man's voice. See Here
In 1865 Gen. Robert E. Lee surrenders at Appotomax Courthouse, ending the war.
In 1867 Congress passes the bill to buy Alaska.
In 1916 WWI The Germans launch their third offensive in the Battle of Verdun
In 1917 The battle of Arras starts.
In 1957 The Suez Canal opens.
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