1170 Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, is Assassinated |
On December 29th, 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was brutally murdered in Canterbury Cathedral. His death elevated him to martyrdom, and he was later canonized by the Catholic Church. |
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1845 Texas Joins the United States | The Lone Star State became a part of the United States on December 29th, 1845, as Texas was admitted to the Union. Its annexation sparked tensions that eventually led to the Mexican-American War. |
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1934 Japan Renounces the Washington Naval Treaty | On this day in 1934, Japan officially withdrew from the Washington Naval Treaty, an arms limitation agreement. This marked a significant step in Japan's path toward military expansion in the lead-up to World War II. |
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