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It happened today – this day in history – July 18
64: The Great Fire of Rome begins under Emperor Nero. 1290: Edward I orders the expulsion of Jews from England – an edict that lasts for 350 years. 1536: The Pope’s authority is declared void in England. 1610: Death of Italian painter Caravaggio ( …