📅 Today in HistoryJuly 14

King Otto II and his Frankish army are defeated by the Muslim army of al-Qasim at Cape Colonna, Southern Italy.

Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II.

Battle of Vítkov Hill, decisive victory of Czech Hussite forces commanded by Jan Žižka against Crusade army led by Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor.

Joan of Arc, taken by the Burgundians in May, is handed over to Pierre Cauchon, the bishop of Beauvais.

Anglo-Spanish War: English and Dutch troops sack the Spanish city of Cádiz before leaving the next day.

An expedition led by Gaspar de Portolá leaves its base in San Diego and sets out to find the Port of Monterey (now Monterey, California).

Foundation of the Mission San Antonio de Padua in modern California by the Franciscan friar Junípero Serra.

Storming of the Bastille in Paris. This event escalates the widespread discontent into the French Revolution. Bastille Day is still celebrated annually in France.

Inaugural Fête de la Fédération is held to celebrate the unity of the French people and the national reconciliation.

Beginning of Priestley Riots (to 17 July) in Birmingham targeting Joseph Priestley as a supporter of the French Revolution.