These Events That Happened At The Same Time Will Have You Rethinking History

Published on March 20, 2019
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Princess Diana And Mother Teresa Died Days Apart In 1997

Despite their massive difference in age at the time, Mother Theresa and Princess Diana died merely days apart, both in the year 1997. Princess Diana famously died in a car crash on August 31st, 1997, while Mother Theresa died a mere 5 days later on September 5th the same year.

Princess Diana And Mother Teresa Died Days Apart In 1997

Princess Diana And Mother Teresa Died Days Apart In 1997

George Washington Never Knew Dinosaurs Existed

America’s first President, George Washington, died in 1799 at 67 years old. Since dinosaurs had not been scientifically recognized before 1824, the first President of the United States did not know that dinosaurs ever existed. British scientist William Buckland described the Megalosaurus as the very first dinosaur to be scientifically named.

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George Washington Died In 1799. The First Dinosaur Fossil Was Discovered In 1824, Which Means He Never Knew Dinosaurs Existed

George Washington Never Knew Dinosaurs Existed