The attainment or acquisition of a position of rank or power, often related to the throne.
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Fact of the Day
Paris society was rocked by scandal in 1787, when Madame Vigée Le Brun painted herself with a wide smile on her face.
Quote of the Day
"If a book is worth reading, it is worth buying.
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~ John Ruskin
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.