It happened today – this day in history – February 2
1141: King Stephen is captured by forces loyal to Empress Matilda at the Battle of Lincoln. 1349: At least 200
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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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356BC: Alexander the Great is born in Macedonia. 1304: Edward I of England takes Stirling Castle, the last rebel stronghold
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It happened today – on this day in history – March 2
1316: Birth of King Robert II of Scotland, first monarch of the House of Stewart. 1629: Charles I dissolves parliament.
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It happened today – on this day in history -February 25
138: Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor. 1570: Pius V excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I for heresy
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It happened today – on this day in history – February 13
1542: Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII is beheaded for adultery aged 18. On the same day Jane Boleyn,
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It happened today – this day in history – February 2
1349: By this date at least 200 people a day were being buried in London as a result of the
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It happened today – this day in history – December 30
1460: The Duke of York is killed at the Battle of Wakefield in the War of the Roses. 1730: About
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It happened today – this day in history – November 7
1800: It becomes illegal for women in Paris to wear trousers without a Police permit. 1820: James Monroe is re-elected
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