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First day of Hanukkah


 * In 2449, (1313 BCE), all the work necessary for the construction of the Mishkan was completed.
 * In 3597 (165 BCE), the Jews defeated the Syrian-Greek army, cleaned the Beit Hamikdash, and lit the Menorah again.
 * In 4856 (1095 CE), the First Crusade was proclaimed.
 * In 5623 (1962 CE), General Ulysses S. Grant ordered the expulsion of all Jews in his military district.
 * In 5729 (1968 CE), the order of expulsion of the Jews from Spain was officially voided.