May 2, 1611
The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker.
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On May 2, in the year 1611:
The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker.
The Bible is a collection of religious texts that are central to Christianity and Judaism, and esteemed in other Abrahamic religions such as Islam.
Why May 2, 1611 matters:
The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker.
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: May 2, 1611
The Early Modern era accelerated global exchange of ideas, goods, and technologies, expanding science, navigation, and everyday material culture.
The event on this day: The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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