Events 475 – Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople, and his general, Basiliscus gains control of the empire. 1554 – Bayinnaung, who would go on to assemble the largest empire in the history of Southeast Asia, is crowned King of Burma. 1616 – The city of Belém, Brazil is founded… Read More
Introduction Once active duty ends, many veterans may consider getting life insurance. And, although many veterans are eligible to receive benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), it is important to have a plan ready once your active duty time is up. The big question is what does Term Life Insurance Cover? Simply put,… Read More
Events 630 – Conquest of Mecca: The prophet Muhammad and his followers conquer the city, Quraysh surrender. 947 – Emperor Tai Zong of the Khitan-led Liao Dynasty invades the Later Jin, resulting in the destruction of the Later Jin. 1654 – Arauco War: A Spanish army is defeated by local Mapuche-Huilliches as it tries to… Read More
Events 49 BC – Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signalling the start of civil war. 9 – The Western Han dynasty ends when Wang Mang claims that the divine Mandate of Heaven called for the end of the dynasty and the beginning of his own, the Xin dynasty. 1072 – Robert Guiscard conquers Palermo in… Read More
Events 1127 – Jin–Song Wars: Invading Jurchen soldiers from the Jin dynasty besiege and sack Bianjing (Kaifeng), the capital of the Song dynasty of China, and abduct Emperor Qinzong of Song and others, ending the Northern Song dynasty. 1431 – The trial of Joan of Arc begins in Rouen. 1760 – Ahmad Shah Durrani defeats… Read More
Events This prompts the tribunes who support him to flee to Ravenna, where Caesar is waiting. 1558 – French troops, led by Francis, Duke of Guise, take Calais, the last continental possession of England. 1738 – A peace treaty is signed between Peshwa Bajirao and Jai Singh II following Maratha victory in the Battle of… Read More
Events 1066 – Following the death of Edward the Confessor on the previous day, the Witan meets to confirm Harold Godwinson as the new King of England; Harold is crowned the same day, sparking a succession crisis that will eventually lead to the Norman conquest of England. 1322 – Stephen Uroš III is crowned King… Read More
