Abu Yazid's Demise: Fatimid Triumph in Hodna (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (19 Aug 2026)

Today's historical events:

Abu Yazid, a Kharijite rebel leader, is defeated and killed in the Hodna Mountains in modern-day Algeria by Fatimid forces.

Baldwin III of Jerusalem takes control of the Kingdom of Jerusalem from his mother Melisende, and also captures Ascalon.

Pope Pius II is elected the 211th Pope.

Mary, Queen of Scots, aged 18, returns to Scotland after spending 13 years in France.

Eighty Years War: a besieging Dutch and English army led by Maurice of Orange forces the Spanish garrison of Sluis to capitulate.

The "Samlesbury witches", three…

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