Death of Philip the Bold of Burgundy
The Duke of Burgundy, named 'bold' for his bravery at the age of 14 in the Battle of Poitiers, died on April 27th, 1404.
Months Past
The Birth of Amerigo Vespucci
The ‘most controversial character in the history of discovery’ was born on March 9th, 1454. But who was Amerigo Vespucci?
The Crimean War
The events leading up to Britain and France's declarations of war on Russia on successive days on 27 and 28 March 1854.
Lavrenti Beria Executed
Stalin's security chief Lavrenti Beria was executed on December 23rd, 1953.
The Great Storm
The week-long hurricane that struck the south of England and the English Channel on November 24th, 1703, was beyond anything in living memory.
The Bolshevik-Menshevik Split
The Russian socialist movement divided on November 16th, 1903.
The Battle of Assaye
The East India Company's army led by Arthur Wellesley defeated the Mahrattas at the Battle of Assaye on September 23rd, 1803.
Lady Jane Grey Proclaimed Queen
The Nine Days Queen was pronounced monarch on July 10th, 1553.
Birth of John Wesley
The founder of Methodism was born on 17 June 1703.
King Alexander and Queen Draga of Serbia Assassinated
Richard Cavendish describes how King Alexander and Queen Draga of Serbia were assassinated during the night of June 10th/11th, 1903.