September the 1st is probably most well know for being the date in 1939 when the Nazi's invaded Poland, bombed Westerplatte and kicked off events that would begin World War II.
However, depending on which period in history you prefer it might also be noted that several other things happened in history on this date.
In 1532 Lady Anne Boleyn was made Marchioness of Pembroke by her fiance King Henry VIII. He created this title for his mistress, who would become his second wife. He had her beheaded in 1536 after she was investigated and found to be guilty of high treason.
This date in 1715 saw the death of King Louis XIV of France. He died of gangrene at age 76 and had ruled for 72 years (+110 days). The longest recorded reign of any European monarch.
Emma Nutt became the worlds first female...
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