📅 Today in HistoryApril 23

215 BC

A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Lake Trasimene.

A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Lake Trasimene.
599

Maya king Uneh Chan of Calakmul attacks rival city-state Palenque in southern Mexico, defeating queen Yohl Ik'nal and sacking the city.

711

Dagobert III succeeds his father King Childebert III as King of the Franks.

Dagobert III succeeds his father King Childebert III as King of the Franks.
1014

Battle of Clontarf: High King of Ireland Brian Boru defeats Viking invaders, but is killed in battle.

Battle of Clontarf: High King of Ireland Brian Boru defeats Viking invaders, but is killed in battle.
1016

Edmund Ironside succeeds his father Æthelred the Unready as King of England.

Edmund Ironside succeeds his father Æthelred the Unready as King of England.
1343

St. George's Night Uprising commences in the Duchy of Estonia.

St. George's Night Uprising commences in the Duchy of Estonia.
1348

The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III is announced on St. George's Day.

The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III is announced on St. George's Day.
1500

Portuguese explorer Pedro Alvarez Cabral reaches new coastline (Brazil).

Portuguese explorer Pedro Alvarez Cabral reaches new coastline (Brazil).
1516

The Munich Reinheitsgebot (regarding the ingredients of beer) takes effect in all of Bavaria.

1521

Battle of Villalar: King Charles I of Spain defeats the Comuneros.

Battle of Villalar: King Charles I of Spain defeats the Comuneros.
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