馃搮 Today in HistoryAugust 11
The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, used by several pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, notably the Maya, begins.
Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation.
The south-western part of Dacia (modern Romania) becomes a Roman province: Roman Dacia.
Claudius Silvanus, accused of treason, proclaims himself Roman Emperor against Constantius II.
Battle of Adda: The Goths under Theodoric the Great and his ally Alaric II defeat the forces of Odoacer on the Adda River, near Milan.
The Great Famine of Europe becomes so dire that even the king of England has difficulties buying bread for himself and his entourage.
Wars of Scottish Independence: Battle of Dupplin Moor: Scots under Domhnall II, Earl of Mar are routed by Edward Balliol.
The Battle of Otlukbeli: Mehmed the Conqueror of the Ottoman Empire decisively defeats Uzun Hassan of Aq Qoyunlu.
