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September 21

2 sourced moments from September 21 in history: France abolished its monarchy in 1792, then brought it back; and The Hobbit was first published (1937).

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2 things happened on September 21

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1937 Culture & Arts · Literature

The Hobbit was first published

On this day in 1937, a small London print run introduced Bilbo Baggins and, with him, the world of Middle-earth.

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1792 History · Modern

France abolished its monarchy in 1792, then brought it back

France abolished its monarchy on 21 September 1792 in a single unanimous sentence. Emperors and kings were back within twelve years.

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