William Cecil Inaugurated Foreign Affairs

On September 5, 1550

William Cecil inaugurated himself as English minister of foreign affairs.

On this day, Cecil was sworn in as a secretary of the state for the King of England.

This Day in History - September 5

1905

The Russo-Japanese war ended with the official signing of the Treaty of Portsmouth.

1793

The Reign of Terror occurred in France, where many massacres and public executions happened during the French Revolution.

1885

Sylvanus Bowser's invention of the gasoline pump was delivered to a dealer in Fort Wayne, Indiana, US.

1774

The first Continental Congress meeting was held in Philadelphia, US.

2014

Asteroid 2014 RC passed safely by Earth at a distance of 24,800 miles away.

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