Battle of al-Mada'in: Hamdanids vs Baridis (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Aug 16, 2026 · 9m

A Daily Dose of History (16 Aug 2026)

Today's historical events:

Start of the four-day Battle of al-Mada'in, between the Hamdanids of Mosul and the Baridis of Basra over control of the Abbasid capital, Baghdad.

Nikephoros II Phokas is crowned emperor of the Byzantine Empire.

Battle of the Spurs (Battle of Guinegate): King Henry VIII of England and his Imperial allies defeat French Forces who are then forced to retreat.

The Principality of Transylvania is established after John II Zápolya renounces his claim as King of Hungary in the Treaty of Speyer.

Battle of Plymouth: Inconclusive naval…