On this Day…..

1066 King Harald of England crowned

1661 The Fifth Monarchists unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London.

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1681 1st recorded boxing match (Duke of Albemarle’s butler vs his butcher)

1781 Battle of Jersey (Island in UK)

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1896 1st US women’s 6-day bicycle race starts, Madison Square Garden