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That Halley s Comet was first depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry (The tapestry chronicling the Norman conquest of England) in 1066

Jun 16, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: That Halley’s Comet was first depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry (The tapestry chronicling the Norman conquest of England) in 1066

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