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18 October

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Contemporary era

1922

BBC founded

On 18 October 1922, the British Broadcasting Company, later the BBC, was founded.

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Contemporary era

1867

Formal transfer of Alaska

On 18 October 1867, the United States formally took possession of Alaska.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1685

Revocation of the Edict of Nantes

On 18 October 1685, Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes, driving Protestants into exile.

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