Today in History: Slavery abolished in Mauritius, first volume of Oxford English Dictionary published, and more!

Updated: Feb 01, 2020, 08:21 AM(IST)

From the abolishment of slavery in Mauritius to the opening of the tallest building in the European Union (EU).

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1835

Slavery is abolished in Mauritius.

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The first volume (A to Ant) of the Oxford English Dictionary is published.

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Shinhan Bank, the first in South Korea, opens in Seoul.

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The Parliament of Hungary abolishes the monarchy after nine centuries.

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The Shard, the tallest building in the European Union, is opened to the public.

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