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Yarmouk Clash: Turning Point in Arab-Byzantine Wars (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (15 Aug 2024)
Today's historical events:
Arab-Byzantine wars: The Battle of Yarmouk between Byzantine Empire and Rashidun Caliphate begins.
Arab-Byzantine wars: Raising of the Second Arab Siege of Constantinople.
Carloman, mayor of the palace of Austrasia, renounces his position as majordomo and retires to a monastery near Rome. His brother Pepin the Short becomes the sole ruler (de facto) of the Frankish Kingdom.
The Battle of Roncevaux Pass takes place between the army of Charlemagne and a Basque army.
Noble Erchana of Dahauua grants the Bavarian town of Dachau to…
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