📅 Today in HistoryMarch 13

222

Roman emperor Elagabalus is murdered alongside his mother, Julia Soaemias. He is replaced by his 14-year old cousin, Severus Alexander.

Roman emperor Elagabalus is murdered alongside his mother, Julia Soaemias. He is replaced by his 14-year old cousin, Severus Alexander.
624

The Battle of Badr, the first major battle between the Muslims and Quraysh.

The Battle of Badr, the first major battle between the Muslims and Quraysh.
1323

Siege of Warangal: Sultan Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq sends an expeditionary army led by his son, Muhammad bin Tughluq, to the Kakatiya capital Warangal - after ruler Prataparudra has refused to make tribute payments. He besieges the city and finally, after a campaign of 8 months, Prataparudra surrenders on November 9.

1567

The Battle of Oosterweel, traditionally regarded as the start of the Eighty Years' War.

The Battle of Oosterweel, traditionally regarded as the start of the Eighty Years' War.
1591

At the Battle of Tondibi in Mali, Moroccan forces of the Saadi dynasty, led by Judar Pasha, defeat the Songhai Empire, despite being outnumbered by at least five to one.

1639

Harvard College is named after clergyman John Harvard.

Harvard College is named after clergyman John Harvard.
1697

Nojpetén, capital of the last independent Maya kingdom, falls to Spanish conquistadors, the final step in the Spanish conquest of Guatemala.

Nojpetén, capital of the last independent Maya kingdom, falls to Spanish conquistadors, the final step in the Spanish conquest of Guatemala.
1741

The Battle of Cartagena de Indias (part of the War of Jenkins' Ear) begins.

The Battle of Cartagena de Indias (part of the War of Jenkins' Ear) begins.
1781

William Herschel discovers Uranus.

William Herschel discovers Uranus.
1809

Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden is deposed in the Coup of 1809.

Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden is deposed in the Coup of 1809.
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