On this day in 421, the city of Venice is founded.
On this day in 1306, Robert the Bruce is crowned King of Scotland at Scone.
On this day in 1957, six countries sign the Treaties of Rome to establish the European Economic Community, a foundational step towards European integration and the creation of the European Union.
On this day in 1988, the Candle Demonstration in Czechoslovakia is the first step towards the Velvet Revolution.
