July 9: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 1357The foundation stone of Charles Bridge, a Prague landmark, was laid during King Charles IV's reign.
2. 1762Catherine II became empress of Russia after overthrowing her husband, Peter III.
3. 1763The Mozart family set off on a grand tour to introduce young Wolfgang's talent to Europe.
4. 1893Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performed the first known successful open-heart operation in the United States.
5. 1955A manifesto against nuclear weapons was published, bearing the signatures of Bertrand Russell and Albert Einstein.

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