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22 December

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Contemporary era

1894

Conviction of Captain Dreyfus

On 22 December 1894, Captain Alfred Dreyfus was convicted of treason, opening the Dreyfus affair.

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Contemporary era

1808

Premiere of Beethoven's 5th and 6th

On 22 December 1808, Beethoven premiered his 5th and 6th symphonies at a concert in Vienna.

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1216

Confirmation of the Dominican order

On 22 December 1216, Pope Honorius III confirmed the Order of Preachers founded by Saint Dominic.

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