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aug 14, 1572 - Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre

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- Popular protest against Protestants left 3000 dead in the streets of Paris
- Forced the Pope to respond with a Mass in which he celebrated a Catholic victory, thus ensuring the continued hatred between the two religions
- Lead to several other massacres from August to October

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aug 14, 1572
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~ 453 years ago