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On June 6, 1944, the Allies landed in Normandy: it was the biggest air and sea operation in history. What was its name (in French)?

On June 6, 1944, the Allies landed in Normandy: it was the biggest air and sea operation in history. What was its name (in French)?

2
Here you can see the two countries that regularly fought each other for 116 years (from 1337 to 1453).

Here you can see the two countries that regularly fought each other for 116 years (from 1337 to 1453).

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The 15th to 17th centuries were the Age of Discovery, as historians call it. Europeans embarked on long voyages around the world. What was the initial aim of these explorations?

The 15th to 17th centuries were the Age of Discovery, as historians call it. Europeans embarked on long voyages around the world. What was the initial aim of these explorations?

4
In 1492, from which country did this Italian navigator set sail when he discovered the West Indies?

In 1492, from which country did this Italian navigator set sail when he discovered the West Indies?

5
Do you remember? American President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in...

Do you remember? American President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in...

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In 434, he succeeded his uncle Ruga. He shared power with his older brother, Bleda. He was nicknamed the River of God. Who are we talking about?

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In what year did over 50 countries determined to maintain international peace and security found the United Nations (UN)?

In what year did over 50 countries determined to maintain international peace and security found the United Nations (UN)?

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In 1543, who discovered that the Earth revolved around the Sun and not vice versa?

In 1543, who discovered that the Earth revolved around the Sun and not vice versa?

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During the 1914-1918 war, was the Empire of Japan allied with France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Belgium, etc.?

During the 1914-1918 war, was the Empire of Japan allied with France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Belgium, etc.?

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Which of these British kings had the shortest reign: 2 months and 16 days?