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October 31, 1517

1517-10-31 00:00 UTC

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Ninety-five theses

Ninety-five theses
Photo: Martin Luther · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Martin Luther circulates his objections to indulgences in Wittenberg.
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When exactly did ninety-five theses take place?
It is recorded at 1517-10-31 00:00 UTC — October 31, 1517 in Coordinated Universal Time. Every minute in this registry is stored in UTC so it reads the same anywhere in the world.
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SHA-256 cfa667322525f72b8db47f83f4a7336ecd668c0d0df32790e34eba5e64d51fb4

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