It happened today – this day in history – August 16
1513: Henry VIII and Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I beat France at the Battle of the Spurs at Guinegate. 1743:
Read more1513: Henry VIII and Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I beat France at the Battle of the Spurs at Guinegate. 1743:
Read more1471: In the Wars of the Roses King Edward IV of England seizes London from Henry VI. 1814: Napoleon abdicates
Read more1537: The first English language Bible is printed. 1669: Death of artist Rembrandt. 1777: Gen George Washington’s troops are defeated
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