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Canterbury Tales
Geoffrey Chaucer tells the "Canterbury Tales" for the first time at the court of English King Richard II
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About April 17, 1397
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 627 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
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