It happened today – this day in history – May 1
1328: The Kingdom of England recognises the Kingdom of Scotland as an independent state. 1544: Turkish troops occupy Hungary. 1700:
Read more1328: The Kingdom of England recognises the Kingdom of Scotland as an independent state. 1544: Turkish troops occupy Hungary. 1700:
Read more753BC: Traditional date for when Romulus and Remus founded Rome. 1536: Thomas Cromwell begins to plan Anne Boleyn’s downfall while
Read more1397: Geoffrey Chaucer tells the “Canterbury Tales” for the first time at the court of Richard II. 1492: Christopher Columbus
Read more742: Birth of Charlemagne. 1453: Turkish forces begin the siege of Constantinople. 1513: Juan Ponce de Leon claims Florida for
Read more600: Pope Gregory the Great decrees saying “God bless You” is the correct response to a sneeze. 1641: Charles I
Read more1066: The Battle of Hastings. William the Conqueror and his Norman army defeat the English forces of Harold II who
Read more1549: John Dudley Earl of Warwick destroys Robert Kett’s army at the Battle of Dussindale, ending Kett’s rebellion in Norfolk.
Read more753BC: Traditional date for when Romulus and Remus founded Rome. 1536: Thomas Cromwell begins to plan Anne Boleyn’s downfall while
Read more600: Pope Gregory the Great decrees saying “God bless You” is the correct response to a sneeze. 1641: Charles I
Read more1066: The Battle of Hastings. William the Conqueror and his Norman army defeat the English forces of Harold II who
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