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Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on August 9th: 48 BC: Roman general Julius Caesar decisively defeats the forces of Pompey at the Battle of Pharsalus, effectively ending the Roman Republic. 1173: Construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy begins. 1854: Henry David Thoreau publishes “Walden,” a reflection on simpleContinue reading “This Day in History: August 9th”