Today in History 2

  • Oct 9, 1000

    Leif Ericson's Ships reach Vinland

    Leif Ericson's Ships reach Vinland
    He went to north america and explored a place he called Vinland.
  • Oct 21, 1096

    Sultan Kilij Arslan of Nicaea defeats first Crusaders

    Sultan Kilij Arslan of Nicaea defeats first Crusaders
    The Sultan was about to be defeated by the Crusaders when he came back to his home and was surrounded by them, but his good relationship with Alexius Comnenus was very good and was let go. Then he defeated them after that instnance.
  • Oct 25, 1415

    Battle of Agincourt

    Battle of Agincourt
    Henry V, wins this battle out of many in the war of England and France.
  • Oct 12, 1442

    Colombus reaches the new world

    Colombus reaches the new world
    Columbus finally reaches America and begins to explore his new found land.
  • Sep 30, 1452

    First published book, Johann Guttenberg's Bible

    First published book, Johann Guttenberg's Bible
    Johann Guttenberg's Bible was published and was the first of many to be published.
  • Oct 4, 1539

    King Henry VIII and Anna of Cleaves Marry

    King Henry VIII and Anna of Cleaves Marry
    This was one of many marriages of King Henry VIII
  • William of Orange accepts invitation of Engish Parliament to occupy the throne

    William of Orange accepts invitation of Engish Parliament to occupy the throne
    William of Orange would now take the power of being king when he accepted the throne from the English Parliament.
  • King Henry VIII of England invades France

    King Henry VIII of England invades France
    King Henry VII decides to invade France and follows through with his plan.
  • Great Chicago Fire Begins

    Great Chicago Fire Begins
    The massive fire that spread throughout a big portion of Chicago began.
  • Boer War Begins in South Africa

    Boer War Begins in South Africa
    The Boers' land was being taken away for the British and the Boers didn't want that so they started a war.
  • First Barrel Ride Down Niagara Falls

    First Barrel Ride Down Niagara Falls
    Annie Edson Taylor, a 63 year old shcool teacher is the first person to use a barrel to ride down Niagara Falls.
  • President Wilson says the US will never attack another country

    President Wilson says the US will never attack another country
    The President of the US states that we would never attack another country.
  • Stock Market Crashes

    Stock Market Crashes
    There was so much trading going on the machines couldn't handle it and they crashed. This caused many people to lose money and investors.
  • Cuban missle crisis

    Cuban missle crisis
    President John F. Kennedy found out about some missle testing areas in Cuba that had missles that could cause much damage to major US cities.
  • Britain Successfully Tests A-bomb

    Britain Successfully Tests A-bomb
    After a long period of creating the A-bomb Britain tests it and it works successfully.
  • Worst driver in America

    Worst driver in America
    The worst driver in American history, causes multiple accidents in a very small amount of time, and manages to constantly break the laws of the road.
  • Brutus commits suicide

    Brutus commits suicide
    42 BC. After being defeated at the second battle of Philippi, Brutus commits suicide.
  • Spain declares war on England

    Spain declares war on England
    England would not allow a treaty of alliance with America, so America's alliance Spain decalred war with them.