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may 19 Learn More The Spanish Armada Sets Sail for England


The Spanish Armada set sail for England on this day in 1588, sights set on invasion. About two months later the "Invincible Armada" got its collective aquatic butt kicked by the English navy. Or, as the medal issued by Queen Elizabeth I poetically snarked, God breathed and they were scattered. Sick burn, Liz.

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