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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

English Bill of Rights took effect

On December 16, 1689, the English "Bill of Rights" went into effect.

1999 English coin commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Bill of Rights

Review An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown.



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