June 1, 1495
A monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky.
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On June 1, in the year 1495:
A monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky.
A monk is a man who is a member of a religious order and lives in a monastery.
Why June 1, 1495 matters:
A monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky.
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: June 1, 1495
Medieval societies developed long-distance trade, craft traditions, urban life, and learning institutions that shaped later centuries.
The event on this day: A monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monk (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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