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Bosnia-Herzegovina Declares Independence

Bosnia-Herzegovina declared independence from Yugoslavia. This marked a significant event in the turbulent history of the Balkans, leading to a series of conflicts that reshaped the region.
Daniel Defoe standing in the pillory

Daniel Defoe and the Pillory

Daniel Defoe, the famous English writer, was made to stand in the pillory as punishment for offending the government and the church with his satire “The Shortest Way With Dissenters.” This date marks a significant moment in Defoe’s life and career.