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Coronation of Berengar I: Holy Roman Emperor (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (03 Dec 2024)
Today's historical events:
Pope John X crowns Berengar I of Italy as Holy Roman Emperor (probable date).
American Revolutionary War: USS Alfred becomes the first vessel to fly the Grand Union Flag (the precursor to the Stars and Stripes); the flag is hoisted by John Paul Jones.
War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Wiesloch: Austrian Lieutenant Field Marshal Anton Sztáray defeats the French at Wiesloch.
War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden: French General Jean Victor Marie Moreau decisively defeats the Archduke John of Austria near Munich…
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