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Fighting vainly the old Anouilh

On this day in 1170, Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, was assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II.

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On this day in 1170, Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, was assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II.

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Born on this day in 1850 composer Tomás Bretón
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgtPsxpRkIo

Born on this day in 1898 baritone Jules Bledsoe
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auU1GZJpT5A

Born on this day in 1912 composer Peggy Glanville-Hicks
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktY7IBI9f5A

Born on this day in 1918 soprano Mado Robin
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH6pC-qTiiI

Born on this day in 1932 tenor Kolbjörn Höiseth
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yPad3OEYKo

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