November 6: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 447A powerful earthquake destroyed much of Constantinople's (Istanbul's) defensive walls and 57 towers.
2. 1217The Charter of the Forest was sealed in England, restoring people's rights to enter royal forests.
3. 1792The French revolutionary army defeated the Austrian army at Jemappes, in present-day Belgium.
4. 1860Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th US president with only 40 percent of the popular vote.
5. 1947Meet the Press, the longest-running television program in history, began broadcasting on NBC.

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