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The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica is laid.
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Cornerstone
First stone set in construction of a masonry foundation
A cornerstone is the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation. All other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
St. Peter's Basilica
Catholic basilica and landmark in Vatican City
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, or simply St. Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy. It was initially planned in the 15th century by Pope Nicholas…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)