Important or high-ranking people; also, prior to the French Revolution, the people called together to try to solve the country's problems.
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Fact of the Day
American Charles Osborne suffered from hiccups for a record-breaking 68 years, from 1922 until 1990.
Quote of the Day
"If your estate be not sufficient for you; be sufficient for your estate.
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~ Henry Slingsby's advice to his second son while awaiting his execution,1652
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.