World’s First National State Lottery
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Historical Events
- First recorded lottery in England is drawn in St Paul's Cathedral in London. First prize was £5,000, other prizes included silver plate, tapestries and high quality linen cloth.
1569 Highlights
About January 11, 1569
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 455 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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