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📅 Sep 21, 1792
The French National Convention Abolishes the Monarchy
On September 21, 1792, the French National Convention abolished the monarchy and declared the country a republic.
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📅 Sep 7, 1822
Brazil Declares Independence from Portugal
On September 7, 1822, Dom Pedro declared Brazil independent from Portugal at Ipiranga, beginning the Brazilian empire.
⛳Brazil
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📅 Sep 10, 1898
Empress Elisabeth of Austria Is Stabbed in Geneva
On September 10, 1898, Empress Elisabeth of Austria was assassinated in Geneva by Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni.
⛳Switzerland
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📅 Sep 6, 1948
Juliana Becomes Queen of the Netherlands
On September 6, 1948, Juliana became Queen of the Netherlands after her mother Wilhelmina abdicated, reigning until 1980.
⛳Netherlands
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📅 Sep 6, 1968
Swaziland Gains Independence from Britain
On September 6, 1968, Swaziland gained independence from Britain with King Sobhuza II as head of state; it renamed itself Eswatini in 2018.
⛳Eswatini
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📅 Sep 6, 1997
The Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales
On September 6, 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, was buried from Westminster Abbey after a car crash in Paris; billions watched worldwide.
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