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5th September 1698: Peter the Great of Russia imposes a tax on beards
2026/09/05
Peter the Great's decision to ban beards was unpopular, not only because it was a significant challenge to tradition but also because shaving a beard was interpreted by some Orthodox Christians as being ...
4th September 476: End of the Western Roman Empire when Romulus Augustulus is overthrown by the barbarian general Odoacer
2026/09/04
Romulus’ overthrow facilitated Odoacer’s rise and the transition to the Ostrogothic ...
3rd September 1260: Battle of Ain Jalut allows the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt to permanently halt the Mongol advance
2026/09/03
The victory halted the Mongol advance into the Levant and Egypt, preserving the Mamluks as the dominant power in the eastern Mediterranean and establishing a frontier between the Mongol-controlled lands to the ...
1st September 1604: The Sikh Adi Granth first installed at the Golden Temple
2026/09/01
The Adi Granth, the original holy scripture of Sikhism now known as Guru Granth Sahib, was first installed at the Harmandir Sahib Golden ...
31st August 1907: The Anglo-Russian Entente is signed, forming the Triple Entente
2026/08/31
Britain and Russia signed the Anglo-Russian Entente, which led to the formation of the Triple ...

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The 'on this day in history' podcast, with a new episode every single day. Featuring historical events that range from the Roman Empire to the World Wide Web, HistoryPod proves that there is always something to be remembered 'on this day'. Written and presented by Scott Allsop, creator of the award-winning www.mrallsophistory.com

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