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The Eton College Foundation Charter is signed by King Henry VI on October 11, 1440, It was established as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton" near Windsor.
The assign facilities were a a former parish church converted to a collegiate church and school. The charter also outlined its organizational structure with a Provost, priests, clerks, choristers, and 70 poor scholars to receive free education. i
The War of the Mantuan Succession begins, a conflict between France and the Habsburg Monarchy over control of the Duchy of Mantua.
The Second Boer War begins between the British Empire and the two independent Boer republics in South Africa.
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Vasil Radoslavov issues a statement announcing Bulgaria's entrance into the First World War on the side of the Central Powers. More
NASA launches Apollo 7, the mission was commanded by U.S. Navy Cmdr. Walter “Wally” Schirra Jr. It was the first manned test of the command and service module.
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2013 is awarded to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) "for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons." All Nobel Peace Prizes
