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July 10, 1086: King Canute IV Assassinated Jul 10, 2020

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On this day in 1086, King Canute IV of Denmark was killed during a peasant uprising. He was eventually canonized as the patron saint of the country.

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July 9, 1821: Greek Cypriots Executed Jul 09, 2020

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On this day in 1821, 486 Greek Cypriots were executed by the Ottoman Empire. Among the victims was a prominent member of the Greek Orthodox community, Archbishop Kyprianos.

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July 8, 1898: The Shootout on Juneau Wharf Jul 08, 2020

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On this day in 1898, the Wild West’s most notorious con man, Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith, was killed in a shootout in Skagway, Alaska. Guest hosted by Carter Roy from the Parcast series Unsolved Murders.

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July 7, 1984: The Murders of Virginia and Rachelle Temple Jul 07, 2020

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On this day in 1984, Virginia Temple and her ten-year-old daughter were found dead in Toledo, Ohio. They were the latest victims of serial killer couple Alton Coleman and Debra Brown.

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July 6, 1415: The Martyrdom of Jan Hus Jul 06, 2020

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On this day in 1415, Czech religious reformer Jan Hus was burned at the stake for heresy. His martyrdom fueled a nearly 20-year war between the Pope and Hus’s followers.

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July 5, 1934: Bloody Thursday Jul 05, 2020

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On this day in 1934, police opened fire on the longshoreman striking at the Embarcadero in San Francisco, California. The men were protesting for better wages and working conditions, but the violent assault left over a hundred wounded and two dead.

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July 4, 2002: Dannarriah Finley Disappears Jul 04, 2020

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On this day in 2002, four-year-old Dannarriah Finley disappeared from her home in Orange, Texas. Residents of Orange rallied together in the search for Dannarriah… but after four days, they discovered that she was the victim of a horrific murder.

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July 3, 1844: Last Great Auks Killed Jul 03, 2020

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On this day in 1844, the last pair of great auks was killed. Due to overhunting from eager collectors, these penguin-like birds were wiped off the earth.

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July 2, 1881: James Garfield Shot Jul 02, 2020

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On this day in 1881, President James Garfield was shot by Charles J. Guiteau. Garfield would survive another 79 days before succumbing to his bullet wounds.

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July 1, 1981: The Wonderland Murders Jul 01, 2020

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On this day in 1981, members of the drug-peddling Wonderland Gang were viciously beaten to death in their home on Wonderland Avenue in Los Angeles. Guest hosted by Molly Brandenburg from the Parcast series, Medical Mysteries.

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