It happened today – this day in history – May 11
330: Byzantium becomes the capital of the Roman Empire. 1310: 54 Knights Templar are burned at the stake in France
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It happened today – this day in history – December 5
771: Charlemagne becomes the sole King of the Franks after the death of his brother Carloman. 1456: An earthquake strikes
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It happened today – this day in history – October 5
1568: The trial of Mary, Queen of Scots begins at the Conference of York. 1796: Spain declares war on England.
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It happened today – this day in history – May 23
1430: Joan of Arc is captured at Compiegne and sold to the English. 1533: Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of
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It happened today – this day in history – May 11
330: Byzantium becomes the capital of the Roman Empire. 1310: 54 Knights Templar are burned at the stake in France
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It happened today – this day in history – December 5
771: Charlemagne becomes the sole King of the Franks after the death of his brother Carloman. 1492: ChristopherColumbus discovers Hispanola.
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It happened today – this day in history – October 5
1789: The French Revolution. Women march to Versailles to confront Louis XVI. 1274: Kubla Khan’s Mongol army launches its first
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