Historical Events
20th Century
The Sack of Rome by Spanish troops
1989-11-09
Spanish troops under Emperor Charles V pillaged and looted the city of Rome, leading to significant cultural and political repercussions.
The Coronation of King Henry VIII of England
1989-11-09
King Henry VIII ascended to the throne and would go on to have a significant impact on English history.
The Signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas
1989-11-09
The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.
The Battle of Bosworth Field
1989-11-09
The Battle of Bosworth Field marks the end of the Wars of the Roses and the beginning of Tudor rule in England.
The Marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella
1989-11-09
The marriage of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile unites Spain and paves the way for the Reconquista.
The Spanish Reconquista
1989-11-09
The Spanish Reconquista culminates in the capture of Granada, ending centuries of Muslim rule.
Christopher Columbus Discovers the Americas
1989-11-09
Christopher Columbus sets foot in the Americas, changing the course of history.
The Jacquerie Uprising
1989-11-09
Peasant rebels in France revolted against their noble oppressors, seeking social and economic change.
The Battle of Creçy
1989-11-09
The English longbowmen achieved a decisive victory over the French army.
The Great Famine
1989-11-09
Europe faced a devastating food shortage resulting in widespread hunger and death.
The Siege of Constantinople
1989-11-09
The Ottoman Empire captured the Byzantine capital, leading to the end of the Eastern Roman Empire.
The Battle of Bannockburn
1989-11-09
The Scots, led by Robert the Bruce, achieved a decisive victory over the English.
The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa
1989-11-09
A decisive battle was fought between Christian forces and the Almohad Caliphate, leading to a significant victory for the Christians in the Iberian Peninsula.
The Fourth Crusade Sacks Constantinople
1989-11-09
The Fourth Crusade took an unexpected turn as Christian crusaders attacked and looted the Byzantine city of Constantinople.
The Siege of Jerusalem during the First Crusade
1989-11-09
The Siege of Jerusalem results in the capture of the city by Christian Crusaders after months of battle.
The Battle of Hastings
1989-11-09
The Battle of Hastings results in the Norman conquest of England and the end of Anglo-Saxon rule.
The Treaty of Westphalia
1989-11-09
The Treaty of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years' War and established a new political order in Europe.
The Great Fire of Meireki
1989-11-09
The Great Fire of Meireki in Edo (now Tokyo) destroyed most of the city and led to major reforms in fire prevention.
The Miracle on Ice
1980-02-22
The underdog US hockey team defeated the Soviet Union in a stunning upset at the Winter Olympics.
The Siege of Masada
1973-01-01
Jewish rebels make a final stand against the Roman Empire at the fortress of Masada.