Visigoth Sack of Rome: Empire's Turning Point (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Aug 27, 2026 · 9m

A Daily Dose of History (27 Aug 2026)

Today's historical events:

The sacking of Rome by the Visigoths ends after three days.

Henry the Young King and Margaret of France are crowned junior king and queen of England.

The Battle of St. Quentin results in Emmanuel Philibert becoming Duke of Savoy.

Pierre Barrière failed an attempt to assassinate Henry IV of France.

The Treaty of Nerchinsk is signed by Russia and the Qing Empire (Julian calendar).

Battle of Long Island: In what is now Brooklyn, New York, British forces under General William Howe defeat Americans under General George Washington…