Russia’s Romanov dynasty begins, Vietnam is split, and Albert Mvumbi Luthuli dies.

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Useful words
dynasty: a series of rulers or leaders from the same family
to conquer: to overcome something by force (e.g. a country)
to extend: to make larger / to increase
peaceful struggle: a peaceful effort or fight to bring about change

These events are written in a simple way for intermediate learners of English. Facts are accurate as of June 2021.

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