It happened today – this day in history – March 16
1322: The Battle of Boroughbridge takes place in the First War of Scottish Independence. 1660: The English Long Parliament disbands.
Read more1322: The Battle of Boroughbridge takes place in the First War of Scottish Independence. 1660: The English Long Parliament disbands.
Read more1473: Birth of mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. 1736: Handel’s “Alexander’s Feast” premieres at the Covent Garden Theatre, London. 1819:
Read more871: The Danish invasion army beats Saxon Ethelred of Wessex at the Battle of Basing. 1371: King Robert II of
Read more352: The first definite date Christmas was celebrated on this day. 597: England adopts the Julian calendar. 800: Pope Leo
Read more1434: The River Thames freezes over in London. 1542: The English beat Scottish King James V at the Battle of
Read more1187: Sultan Saladin captures Jerusalem from Crusaders. 1452: Richard III is born in Fotheringhay Castle, Northants. 1492: Henry VII invades
Read more921: Saint Ludmila is murdered at the command of her daughter-in-law at Tetin. 1254: Birth of explorer Marco Polo in
Read moreThe remains of a rare 19th century dock, built to accommodate HMS Beagle when it was serving as a Coastguard
Read more1434: The River Thames freezes over. 1642: Dutch explorer Abel Tasman discovers Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania). 1655: Lord Protector Oliver
Read moreARCHAEOLOGISTS have been searching in Rochford for the remains of a legendary ship. Historians are looking for the remains of
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