It happened today – this day in history – October 17
1346: King David II of Scotland is captured by Edward III at Calais and imprisoned in the Tower of London
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It happened today – this day in history – September 6
1492: Christopher Columbus’ fleet leaves Gomera, one of the Canary Islands. 1620: The Mayflower departs Plymouth with 102 Pilgrims and
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It happened today – this day in history – July 15
1099: Jerusalem is captured and plundered by Christian forces during the First Crusade. 1207: King John expels Canterbury monks for
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It happened today – this day in history – July 12
1109: Crusaders capture Tripoli. 1191: Richard the Lionheart and crusaders defeat Saracens in Palestine. 1542: French troops occupy Flanders. 1543:
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It happened today – this day in history – May 29
1176: The Lombard League beats Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and the Holy Roman Empire at the Battle at Legnano. 1453: Constantinople,
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