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May 23
1498. Girolamo Savonarola, a Dominican frair who protested the Renaissance, immoral art and, most importantly, the corruption of the clergy is put to death by order of Rodrigo Borgia, a member of the (in)famous Borgias, better known then as Pope Alexander VI. The name Borgia will become synonymous with corruption and the debasement of teh papacy during this era.
1568. The Dutch declare their independence from the Hapsburg monarchy of Spain, beginning the 80 year war which will end in 1648 with the Treaty of Westaphalia.
1934. American bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde are ambushed and killed by American law enforcement officers.
1995. The first version of the Java programming language is released.
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