Kublai Khan Renames Empire: The Birth of Yuan Dynasty (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Dec 18, 2024 · 10m

A Daily Dose of History (18 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Kublai Khan renames his empire "Yuan" (元 yuán), officially marking the start of the Yuan dynasty of Mongolia and China.

A rebellion breaks out in Alpujarras in response to the forced conversions of Muslims in Spain.

Portuguese forces score a military victory over the Kingdom of Kongo at the Battle of Mbumbi in present-day Angola.

New Jersey becomes the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

Surrender of the frigate La Lutine by French Royalists to Lord Samuel Hood; renamed HMS Lutine, she later becomes a famous treasure…