17 July 180 (1846 years ago): Twelve inhabitants of Scillium (near Kasserine, modern-day Tunisia) in North Africa are executed for being Christians. This is the earliest record of Christianity in that part of the world. (Historical Calendar https://t.co/HAR96CAaX5 )
12 July 70 (1956 years ago): The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. (Historical Calendar https://t.co/HAR96CAaX5 )