War · June 27, 1570

Ottoman–Venetian War of 1570–1573

Name: Ottoman–Venetian War of 1570–1573
Start: 1570-06-27
Location: Cyprus

456 years ago · Cyprus

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The Fourth Ottoman–Venetian War, also known as the War of Cyprus, was fought between 1570 and 1573.

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The 457th anniversary falls on June 27, 2027.

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Helen Keller

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1869–1940

Emma Goldman

Emma Goldman (June 27, 1869 – May 14, 1940) was a Russian-born anarchist revolutionary, political activist, and writer. She played a pivotal role in the development of anarchist political philosophy in North America and Europe in the first half of the 20th century.

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b. 1955

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b. 1975

Tobey Maguire

Tobias Vincent Maguire (born June 27, 1975) is an American actor and film producer. He began his career in supporting roles, before gaining international recognition and critical praise for his role as Spider-Man in Sam Raimi's 2002 film Spider-Man.

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1709

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1981

African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights

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1991

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2023

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