Today in History: 28th October

Hello again Gentle Reader, lets snuggle up beneath the duvet of history and take a long lie in the bed of time.

1420: Beijing becomes the capital of the Ming Dynasty when the buildinf of the Forbidden City is completed.

1492: Christopher Columbus lands on Cuba.

1886: The Statue of Liberty is dedicated. The world's first Ticker Tape parade happens soon after.

1922: Benito Mussolini marches his fascists into Rome and takes over the Italian government.

1955: Bill Gates, Microsoft founder and richest human ever is born.

1982: Matt Smith, Doctor Who actor is born.

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