1710 ⟶ Statute of Anne Implements Copyright Law

The world's first copyright legislation, Britain's Statute o...
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⚖️ Torture Abolished in England

Torture is outlawed in England.⟶
Torture Abolished in England (1640)
Human RightsLegal HistoryEnglish Civil WarJusticeAbolitionSocial Reform
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☕ Johnathan's Coffee-House Opens in London

Johnathan's Coffee-House opened by John Miles.⟶
Johnathan's Coffee-House Opens in London (1680)
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🏏 First Known First-Class Cricket Match

The earliest known first-class cricket match takes place in Sussex.⟶
First Known First-Class Cricket Match (1697)
SportsLeisureSocial History
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📰 First Daily Newspapers Launched in England

1702: The Daily Courant and The Norwich Post become the first daily newspapers in England.⟶
First Daily Newspapers Launched in England (1701)
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📜 Statute of Anne Implements Copyright Law

The world's first copyright legislation, Britain's Statute of Anne, takes effect.⟶
Statute of Anne Implements Copyright Law (1710)
CopyrightIntellectual PropertyLiteraturePublishingLegal HistoryEnlightenment
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📚 Publication of *A Little Pretty Pocket-Book*

A Little Pretty Pocket-Book becomes one of the first books marketed for children⟶
Publication of *A Little Pretty Pocket-Book* (1744)
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