📅 On this day in 1141:

Empress Matilda becomes the first female ruler of England, adopting the title "Lady of the English".

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📅 On this day in 529:

First Corpus Juris Civilis, a fundamental work in jurisprudence, is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I.

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📅 On this day in 451:

Attila the Hun captures Metz in France, killing most of its inhabitants and burning the town.

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