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Australia’s Packer dynasty has known great riches for several generations. Kerry Packer turned an inheritance of $100 million into $7 billion. He said his family had a good deal of luck. Packer’s grandfather found a 10 shilling note at a Tasmanian racecourse, placed it on a bet which paid 12 to one. With the proceeds,…
1363 – In the Battle of Lake Poyang, China, one of the largest naval battles in history, Zhu Yuanzhang’s rebels defeat rival Chen Youliang. 1511 – Formation of the Holy League of Aragon, the Papal States and Venice against France. 1582 – The Gregorian Calendar is introduced by Pope Gregory XIII. 1636 – The Swedish…
