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Halley's Comet in 1066

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The appearance of Halley's Comet in 1066, which was interpreted as an omen by the Anglo-Saxons and a rallying symbol for the Normans.

For centuries, the Anglo-Saxons ruled a united Kingdom of England. But in March 1066, a terrifying "tailed star" blazed…