Yazdegerd III: Last Sasanian Ruler (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Jun 16, 2023 · 9m

A Daily Dose of History (16 Jun 2023)

Today's historical events:

Yazdegerd III ascends the throne as king (shah) of the Persian Empire. He becomes the last ruler of the Sasanian dynasty (modern Iran).

Ming-Hồ War: Retired King Hồ Quý Ly and his son King Hồ Hán Thương of Hồ dynasty are captured by the Ming armies.

Battle of Stoke Field: King Henry VII of England defeats the leaders of a Yorkist rebellion in the final engagement of the Wars of the Roses.

War of the Austrian Succession: New England colonial troops under the command of William Pepperrell capture the Fortress of Louisbourg in…