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1 day ago · Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day! Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it.

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The Great Fire of Rome causes widespread devastation and rages on for six days, destroying half of the city.