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July 13th - July 19th

The Great Schism splits Christian churches in Europe, the Football War takes place in Central America, and a satirical magazine is launched in Britain.

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

16th July 1054: The Patriarch of Constantiople is excommunicated by Pope Leo IX, leading to The Great Schism between Eastern and Western Churches.

14th July 1969: The four day 'Football War' breaks out between El Salvador and Honduras

17th July 1841: The satirical magazine Punch is first published

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