Events 1113 – Pope Paschal II issues Pie Postulatio Voluntatis, recognising the Order of Hospitallers. 1214 – During the Anglo-French War (1213-1214), an English invasion force led by John, King of England, lands at La Rochelle in France. 1493 – While on board the Niña, Christopher Columbus writes an open letter (widely distributed upon his… Read More
Introduction George Everette “Bud” Day (24 February 1925 to 27 July 2013) was a United States Air Force officer, aviator, and veteran of World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War. He was also a prisoner of war, and recipient of the Medal of Honour and Air Force Cross. As of 2016, he is the… Read More
Events 748 – Abbasid Revolution: The Hashimi rebels under Abu Muslim Khorasani take Merv, capital of the Umayyad province Khorasan, marking the consolidation of the Abbasid revolt. 842 – Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German languages. 1530 – Spanish conquistadores, led by Nuño de… Read More
Events 1462 – The Treaty of Westminster is finalised between Edward IV of England and the Scottish Lord of the Isles. 1503 – Challenge of Barletta: Tournament between 13 Italian and 13 French knights near Barletta. 1660 – With the accession of young Charles XI of Sweden, his regents begin negotiations to end the Second… Read More
Events 1429 – English forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orléans in the Battle of the Herrings. 1502 – Vasco da Gama with 15 ships and 800 men sets sail from Lisbon, Portugal on his second voyage to India. 1541 – Santiago, Chile is founded by… Read More
Introduction The United States Naval Observatory (USNO) is one of the oldest scientific agencies in the United States, with a primary mission to produce positioning, navigation and timing for the United States Navy and the United States Department of Defence. The observatory is located in Northwest Washington, D.C. at the Northwestern end of Embassy Row.… Read More
Introduction Leland “Lou” Diamond (30 May 1890 to 20 September 1951) was a noted member of the United States Marine Corps. He fought in France during World War I, served in China during the inter-war period, and fought in the Guadalcanal campaign as a master gunnery sergeant during World War II in the 1st Marines… Read More
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