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Battle of Chalons: Attila vs. Aetius (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (20 Jun 2025)
Today's historical events:
Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius' battles Attila the Hun. After the battle, which was inconclusive, Attila retreats, causing the Romans to interpret it as a victory.
First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan.
The Sack of Baltimore: The Irish village of Baltimore is attacked by Algerian pirates.
Tarhoncu Ahmed Pasha is appointed Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire.
Monmouth Rebellion: James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth declares himself King of England at Bridgwater.
A British garrison is imprisoned in the Black Hole of…
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