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#onthisday 1429, Joan of Arc arrived at Orleans to eventually lead French forces to victory over the English #history
#onthisday 1860, The first world title boxing match took place near Farnborough, Hampshire #history
#onthisday #history John Franklin the English Arctic explorer who discovered the Northwest Passage was born.
#onthisday 1633 Bananas went on display for the first time in Britain! #history
#onthisday 1413, Henry V became King of England. Early 15th century manuscript illustration #history
#onthisday 1927, The lance ceased to be an official weapon in the British Army. Image of court jousting from 1470
#onthisday 1994, The Church of England ordained the first women priests (32 in total) at Bristol Cathedral.
#onthisday 1935, Britain imposed a 30 mph speed limit in built up areas. Illustration from the Wizard of Oz, 1904
#onthisday 1903 Cunard's Liner Etruria arrived in NYC with the 1st paper published in the Atlantic Ocean
#onthisday 1431, Joan of Arc was accused of heresy before judges in Rouen. Here's a map of France made of her!
#onthisday 1531 Henry VIII was recognized as supreme head of the Church of England. Here's a 1905 rendition of him