MediaFaro MagazineOn this day in 845, Paris is sacked by Viking raiders.
On this day in 1854, France and England declare war on Russia, starting the Crimean War.
On this day in 1910, inventor Henri Fabre becomes the first person to fly a seaplane, nicknamed “Le Canard”.
On this day in 1939, during the Spanish Civil War, Francisco Franco captures the capital city of Madrid en route to his overthrow of the democratic Spanish republic.
