📅 Today in HistoryApril 17
Harald III of Denmark dies and is succeeded by Canute IV, who would later be the first Dane to be canonized.
The rule of the Bavand dynasty in Mazandaran is brought to an end by the murder of Hasan II.
Spain and Christopher Columbus sign the Capitulations of Santa Fe for his voyage to Asia to acquire spices.
Trial of Martin Luther over his teachings begins during the assembly of the Diet of Worms. Initially intimidated, he asks for time to reflect before answering and is given a stay of one day.
American Revolutionary War: Colbert's Raid: A Spanish garrison under Captain Jacobo du Breuil defeat British irregulars at Arkansas Post.
Sir Ralph Abercromby attacks San Juan, Puerto Rico, in what would be one of the largest invasions of the Spanish territories in the Americas.
Citizens of Verona begin an unsuccessful eight-day rebellion against the French occupying forces.
The state of Virginia's secession convention votes to secede from the United States; Virginia later becomes the eighth state to join the Confederate States of America.
