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Macbeth's Rise: Scottish Monarchy's Turning Point (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (14 Aug 2023)
Today's historical events:
King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as King of Scotland.
Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, grants city privileges to Karlovy Vary.
Portuguese Crisis of 1383-85: Battle of Aljubarrota: Portuguese forces commanded by John I of Portugal defeat the Castilian army of John I of Castile.
The first sighting of the Falkland Islands by John Davis.
Nine Years' War: Battle of the Yellow Ford: Irish forces under Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, defeat an English expeditionary force…
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