The Leaning Tower of Pisa: A Remarkable Medieval Marvel (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Aug 9, 2023 · 8m

A Daily Dose of History (09 Aug 2023)

Today's historical events:

Construction of the campanile of the Cathedral of Pisa (now known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa) begins; it will take two centuries to complete.

Quilon, the first Indian Christian Diocese, is erected by Pope John XXII; the French-born Jordanus is appointed the first Bishop.

The First Anglo-Powhatan War begins in colonial Virginia.

Napoleon annexes Westphalia as part of the First French Empire.

Indian Wars: The Creek sign the Treaty of Fort Jackson, giving up huge parts of Alabama and Georgia.

Louis Philippe becomes the king of…