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Battle of Versinikia: Byzantine Empire's Turning Point (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (22 Jun 2025)
Today's historical events:
Battle of Versinikia: The Bulgars led by Krum defeat the Byzantine army near Edirne. Emperor Michael I is forced to abdicate in favor of Leo V the Armenian.
The Hungarians defeat the East Frankish army near the Rednitz River, killing its leader Gebhard, Duke of Lotharingia (Lorraine).
Fatahillah expels Portuguese forces from Sunda Kelapa, now regarded as the foundation of Jakarta.
Battle of Sisak: Allied Christian troops defeat the Ottomans.
The Holy Office in Rome forces Galileo Galilei to recant his view that the Sun, not the…
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