It happened today – this day in history – October 14
1066: The Battle of Hastings. William the Conqueror and his Norman army defeat the English forces of Harold II who
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It happened today – this day in history – September 13
122AD: Building begins on Hadrian’s Wall. 1503: Michelangelo begins work on his statue of David. 1574: The Turkish fleet recaptures
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It happened today – this day in history – November 4
1333: The River Arno floods, causing massive damage in Florence. 1429: Joan of Arc and Charles d’Albret liberate the heavily
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It happened today – this day in history – April 10
1516: The first Jewish ghetto is established when Venice compels Jews to live in a certain area. 1607: The British
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It happened today – this day in history – April 8
217AD: Roman Emperor Caracalla is assassinated. 1455: Alfonso de Borgia is elected Pope Callistus III. 1781: Premiere of Mozart’s violin
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It happened today – this day in history – December 20
1192: Richard The Lionheart is captured in Vienna. 1688: William of Orange’s troops arrive in London. 1699: Tsar Peter The
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It happened today – this day in history – November 4
1529: Cardinal Thomas Wolsey is arrested and charged with treason. 1783: Mozart’s Symphony No. 36 premieres in Linz, Austria. 1839:
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