June 19, 1988
Pope John Paul II canonizes 117 Vietnamese Martyrs.
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On June 19, in the year 1988:
Pope John Paul II canonizes 117 Vietnamese Martyrs.
Vietnamese Martyrs, also known as the Martyrs of Tonkin and Cochinchina, collectively Martyrs of Annam or formerly Martyrs of Indochina, are saints of the Catholic Church who died between 1745 and 1862, and were canonized by Pope John Paul II.
Why June 19, 1988 matters:
Pope John Paul II canonizes 117 Vietnamese Martyrs.
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 19, 1988
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: Pope John Paul II canonizes 117 Vietnamese Martyrs.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnamese_Martyrs (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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