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History: March 9 (#3)

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History: March 9 (#3)
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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.

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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.

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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)