San Marino: Oldest Republic, Smallest Nation (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Sep 3, 2026 · 10m

A Daily Dose of History (03 Sep 2026)

Today's historical events:

San Marino, one of the smallest nations in the world and the world's oldest republic still in existence, is founded by Saint Marinus.

King Wamba of the Visigoths puts down a revolt by Hilderic, governor of Nîmes (France) and rival for the throne.

Major Byzantine victory at the Battle of Lalakaon against an Arab raid.

Richard I of England (a.k.a. Richard "the Lionheart") is crowned at Westminster.

The Mamluks defeat the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut in Palestine, marking their first decisive defeat and the point of maximum…