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6 January

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1838

First demonstration of the Morse telegraph

On 6 January 1838, Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail gave the first demonstration of the electric telegraph at Speedwell.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

c. 1412

Traditional birth of Joan of Arc

By tradition, Joan of Arc was born on 6 January 1412 at Domremy; she would shape the Hundred Years' War.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1066

Coronation of Harold Godwinson

On 6 January 1066, Harold II was crowned king of England, on the very day of Edward the Confessor's funeral.

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