Maya Power Shift: Calakmul vs. Palenque (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Apr 23, 2025 · 7m

A Daily Dose of History (23 Apr 2025)

Today's historical events:

Maya king Uneh Chan of Calakmul attacks rival city-state Palenque in southern Mexico, defeating queen Yohl Ik'nal and sacking the city.

Dagobert III succeeds his father King Childebert III as King of the Franks.

Battle of Clontarf: High King of Ireland Brian Boru defeats Viking invaders, but is killed in battle.

Edmund Ironside succeeds his father Æthelred the Unready as King of England.

St. George's Night Uprising commences in the Duchy of Estonia.

The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III is announced on St…