It happened today – this day in history – August 8
1549: Henry II of France declares war on England and orders the siege of Boulogne. 1609: The Venetian senate examines
Read more1549: Henry II of France declares war on England and orders the siege of Boulogne. 1609: The Venetian senate examines
Read more1460: The Duke of York is killed at the Battle of Wakefield in the War of the Roses. 1730: About
Read more1466: Death of artist Donatello. 1577: Sir Francis Drake sets sail from England on a circumnavigation of the world. 1642:
Read more1605: Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes ttempts to blow up King James I and the British Parliament. 1789: French National Meeting
Read more1216: Death of King John. 1466: The Thirteen Years’ War ends with the Second Peace of Thorn. 1512: Martin Luther
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