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Today in History – July 5

1865 – The Salvation Army is founded in the East End of London, England.

The Salvation Army

2009 – The largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever discovered, consisting of more than 1,500 items, is found near the village of Hammerwich, near Lichfield, in Staffordshire, England.

Location of the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever discovered