October 14, 1066: The Battle For England

The Battle of Hastings, fought on October 14, 1066, stands as one of the most pivotal moments in English history, marking the end of Anglo-Saxon rule and the beginning of Norman dominance. The conflict began with a succession crisis following the death of King…

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October 10, 1845: America Gets Serious About The Seas

On October 10, 1845, the United States Naval School opened in Annapolis, Maryland, with 50 midshipmen students and seven professors. The curriculum included mathematics and navigation, gunnery and steam, chemistry, English, natural philosophy, and French. “When the founders of the United States Naval Academy…

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