June 24: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 109The Roman emperor Trajan inaugurated the Aqua Traiana aqueduct, which supplied Rome with water.
2. 1497Explorer John Cabot reached North America's coast, most likely present-day Newfoundland.
3. 1713The Treaty of Adrianople ended the war between the Ottoman Empire and Russia.
4. 1880'O Canada', now Canada's national anthem, was performed for the first time.
5. 2010The match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon, the longest in tennis history, ended after three days.

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