Category Archives: History

This Day in History: April 9th

Here are ten historical events that took place on April 9th, listed in chronological order: 1241 – Battle of Liegnitz: Mongol forces defeat the Polish and German armies. 1413 – Henry V is crowned King of England. 1865 – American Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrenders to Union General Ulysses S. Grant atContinue reading “This Day in History: April 9th”

This Day in History: April 8th

Here are ten historical events that took place on April 8th, listed in chronological order: 217: Roman Emperor Caracalla is assassinated by his Praetorian Guard while relieving himself at a roadside near Carrhae in modern-day Turkey. 876: The Battle of Dayr al-‘Aqul takes place between forces of the Abbasid Caliphate and the Saffarid dynasty nearContinue reading “This Day in History: April 8th”

This Day in History: April 5th

Here are ten historical events that took place on April 5th, listed in chronological order: 1242: During the Battle on the Ice, Russian forces under Alexander Nevsky defeat the Teutonic Knights on the frozen Lake Peipus in present-day Estonia. 1621: The Mayflower sails from Plymouth, Massachusetts, on a return trip to England, ending the Pilgrims’Continue reading “This Day in History: April 5th”

This Day in History: April 4th

Here are ten historical events that took place on April 4th, listed in chronological order: 1147: The Portuguese capture the Moorish-held city of Santarém during the Second Crusade. 1581: Francis Drake is knighted by Queen Elizabeth I for his actions during the circumnavigation of the globe. 1818: The United States Congress adopts the flag ofContinue reading “This Day in History: April 4th”

This Day in History: April 2nd

Here are ten historical events that took place on April 2nd, listed in chronological order: 1513 – Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first sights Florida, which he names “Pascua Florida” (Flowery Easter) upon arrival. 1792 – The Coinage Act is passed in the United States, establishing the United States Mint and regulating coinage. 1801Continue reading “This Day in History: April 2nd”

This Day in History: March 29th

Here are ten historical events that took place on March 29th, listed in chronological order: 1461 – During the Wars of the Roses, the Battle of Towton takes place in England. It is one of the largest and bloodiest battles of the conflict. 1849 – The United Kingdom formally annexes the Punjab region of India,Continue reading “This Day in History: March 29th”

This Day in History: March 28th

Here are ten historical events that took place on March 28th, listed in chronological order: 193 – Roman Emperor Pertinax is assassinated by Praetorian Guards, who then sell the throne in an auction to Didius Julianus. 845 – Paris is sacked by Viking raiders, probably under Ragnar Lodbrok, who collects a huge ransom in exchangeContinue reading “This Day in History: March 28th”

This Day in History: March 27th

Here are ten historical events that took place on March 27th, listed in chronological order: 1309 – Pope Clement V excommunicates Venice and all its population. 1625 – Charles I becomes King of England, Scotland, and Ireland as well as claiming the title of King of France. 1794 – The United States Government establishes aContinue reading “This Day in History: March 27th”

This Day in History: March 26th

Here are ten historical events that took place on March 26th, listed in chronological order: 1484: William Caxton printed his translation of Aesop’s Fables, becoming the first English printer. 1804: The U.S. Congress passed the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution, changing the procedure for electing the president and vice president. 1812: An earthquakeContinue reading “This Day in History: March 26th”