It happened today – this day in history – August 6
1497: Explorer John Cabot returns to Bristol from Newfoundland – the first European to do so since the Vikings. 1623:
Read more1497: Explorer John Cabot returns to Bristol from Newfoundland – the first European to do so since the Vikings. 1623:
Read more1099: Jerusalem is captured and plundered by Christian forces during the First Crusade. 1207: King John expels Canterbury monks for
Read more1492: Christopher Columbus’ fleet leaves Gomera, one of the Canary Islands. 1620: The Mayflower departs Plymouth with 102 Pilgrims and
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