Harald Hardrada's Victory at Fulford (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (20 Sep 2024)

Today's historical events:

At the Battle of Fulford, Harald Hardrada defeats earls Morcar and Edwin.

Saladin begins the Siege of Jerusalem.

The Great Prussian Uprising among the old Prussians begins against the Teutonic Knights.

Cardinal Robert of Geneva is elected as Pope Clement VII, beginning the Papal schism.

The Nankai tsunami washes away the building housing the Great Buddha at Kōtoku-in. It has been outside since then.

Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Sanlúcar de Barrameda with about 270 men on his expedition which ultimately culminated in the…

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