On This Day in History: March 18 In A.D. 37, the Roman Senate annulled Tiberius’ will and declared Caligula emperor, beginning a new era for Rome. In 1229, Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II declared himself King of Jerusalem, establishing his rule without papal approval, marking a key moment in the Sixth Crusade. In 1314, Jacques…
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Historical Events on March 17
On This Day in History: March 17 In 432, at the age of about 16, St. Patrick was captured by Irish pirates from his home in Great Britain and taken as a slave to Ireland (traditional date). In 1580, Prince William I of Orange was welcomed in Amsterdam. In 1762, New York City hosted its…
Historical Events on March 14
On This Day in History: March 14 In 1590, King Henry IV of France defeated the Catholic League at the Battle of Ivry during the French Wars of Religion. In 1743, the first American town meeting was held at Boston’s Faneuil Hall. In 1812, the US Congress approved war bonds to finance the War of…
Historical Events on March 3
On This Day in History: March 3 In 1575, the Mughal emperor Akbar won a decisive victory over Bengali forces at the Battle of Tukaroi, further expanding his empire’s influence in the region. In 1585, the Olympic Theatre in Vicenza was officially inaugurated, designed by the renowned architect Andrea Palladio, showcasing a masterpiece of…
Historical Events on Feb 27
On This Day in History: February 27 On this day in 1623, the tragic Amboyna Massacre took place, when the Dutch killed ten Englishmen, ten Japanese and one Portuguese, accusing them of plotting to take over their fort on the island of Ambon, now part of modern-day Indonesia. In 1678, the Earl of Shaftesbury was…
Historical Events on Feb 26
On This Day in History: February 26 On this day in 1266, the Battle of Benevento took place in southern Italy, where the forces of Manfred of Sicily clashed with the troops of Charles of Anjou. On this day in 1266, the Battle of Benevento took place in southern Italy, where the forces of Manfred…