Western Civ Today in History- Bill Azelton

By wazelton
  • 476

    Rome Falls

    The western Roman empire was conquered, and no longer ruled Europe.
  • Sep 24, 622

    Islam

    Muhammed Completes Hegira.
  • Sep 16, 1394

    Expulsion

    King Charles VI expels Jewish people from France.
  • Sep 9, 1492

    Columbus

    Christopher Columbus set sail for America from Spain.
  • Sep 6, 1522

    Magellin

    Ferdinand Magellin's expedition circumnavigates the globe, although he had already died.
  • Sep 23, 1561

    No Settlement

    King Philip II of Spain forbids Spanish settlement in Florida.

  • Democracy

    The US Constitution, the basis for our democracy, is signed.

  • Clean Carpets

    First Carpet Sweeper was patented.

  • First Pro football game played.

    The first pro football game was played Sept. 3, 1895 and was a close, low-scoring game.

  • First DUI

    First drunk driving violation was issued.

  • Cave Art

    Ancient Cave Paintings discovered.

  • Castro Arrives

    Fidel Castro arrives in New York.

  • Peace Accord

    Israel and Palestine sign a peace accord. Unfortunately, however, they resume fighting shortly thereafter.

  • Terrorism

    9/11 Terrorist Attacks on America kill nearly 3,000.