December 21 68 – Vespasian is named emperor of Rome by the Senate 72 – Thomas the Apostle dies 1118 – English archbishop Thomas Becket is born 1620 – The Pilgrims land near Plymouth Rock 1708 – After their victory at St. John’s, French forces seize control of the eastern shore of Newfoundland 1761 – […]

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