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 – November 5
1492: Christopher Columbus first learns about growing and harvesting maize (corn) from Cuba’s indigenous population. 1605: Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes
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It happened today – this day in history – November 5
1605: Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes ttempts to blow up King James I and the British Parliament. 1789: French National Meeting
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