Danish Siege: Capture of Canterbury's Archbishop (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Sep 29, 2023 · 9m

A Daily Dose of History (29 Sep 2023)

Today's historical events:

Danes capture Canterbury after a siege, taking Ælfheah, archbishop of Canterbury, as a prisoner.

Investiture Controversy: Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, is excommunicated by Pope Gregory IX for his failure to participate in the Crusades.

The Treaty of Montgomery recognises Llywelyn ap Gruffudd as Prince of Wales, but only as a vassal of King Henry III.

Spanish colonization of the Americas: Tegucigalpa, capital city of Honduras, is claimed by the Spaniards.

An earthquake strikes Antigua Guatemala, destroying much of the city's…