March 9, 1009
First known mention of Lithuania, in the annals of the monastery of Quedlinburg.
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On March 9, in the year 1009:
First known mention of Lithuania, in the annals of the monastery of Quedlinburg.
Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in the Baltic region of Europe.
Why March 9, 1009 matters:
First known mention of Lithuania, in the annals of the monastery of Quedlinburg.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: March 9, 1009
Medieval societies developed long-distance trade, craft traditions, urban life, and learning institutions that shaped later centuries.
The event on this day: First known mention of Lithuania, in the annals of the monastery of Quedlinburg.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithuania (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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