Sentence examples for was commemorated when from inspiring English sources

In 1957 the historic voyage of the Mayflower was commemorated when a replica of the original ship was built in England and sailed to Massachusetts in 53 days.

On May 25, 2006, Sarria's lifetime of activism was commemorated when the city of San Francisco renamed a section of 16th Street in the Castro to José Sarria Court.

The repulse of the Turks from Belgrade on Aug. 6, 1456, was commemorated by Calixtus when he instituted the (1457), ordering that it be observed on that day.

Verrazzano's daring expedition was commemorated in 1964, when what was then the world's longest suspension bridge was dedicated to span the Narrows at the entrance to Upper New York Bay.

His dazzling eight year spell at the club was commemorated in 2011 when Arsenal erected a statue in his honour at the Emirates Stadium, and the 36 year-old has still has much affection for the Gunners.

The Quarrymen recording and the site of the studio was commemorated in 2005, when a Blue Plaque was unveiled by two of The Quarrymen (Lowe and Hanton) on the front of the house.

The recording of The Quarrymen acetate and the site of Phillips Soundd Recording Services was commemorated in 26 August 2005, when a Blue Plaque was unveiled by two of The Quarrymen (Lowe and Hanton) on the front of the house.

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The conflict, a favored theme in art from the Middle Ages onward, was commemorated in literary works from John Milton to Jonathan Edwards and William Blake.

On January 6th (or January 19th if you are observing the old calendar) the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan river is ritually commemorated when a priest or bishop casts a cross into the nearest available stretch of water.

Srebrenica 10 Years On: Tormenting Memories The massacre of 7,000 Muslims at Srebrenica, Bosnia, and the forced expulsion of 30,000 others 10 years ago will be commemorated on Monday, when as many as 50,000 people are expected to gather there.