tdihc-2022-09-05-peter-the-great-beard-tax

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On this day in 1698, Tsar Peter I imposed an annual tax on Russians who wished to keep their facial hair.

<p>On this day in 1698, Tsar Peter I imposed an annual tax on Russians who wished to keep their facial hair.</p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

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