📅 Today in HistoryOctober 24

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In the Second Battle of Bedriacum, troops loyal to Vespasian defeat those of Emperor Vitellius.

1260

Chartres Cathedral is dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX of France.

Chartres Cathedral is dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX of France.
1260

After defeating the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut and assassinating the previous Mamluk sultan, Qutuz, Baybars ascends to the Egyptian throne as the fourth sultan of the Mamluk Sultanate.

After defeating the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut and assassinating the previous Mamluk sultan, Qutuz, Baybars ascends to the Egyptian throne as the fourth sultan of the Mamluk Sultanate.
1360

The Treaty of Brétigny is ratified, marking the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years' War.

The Treaty of Brétigny is ratified, marking the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years' War.
1590

John White, the governor of the second Roanoke Colony, returns to England after an unsuccessful search for the "lost" colonists.

John White, the governor of the second Roanoke Colony, returns to England after an unsuccessful search for the "lost" colonists.
1596

The second Spanish armada sets sail to strike against England, but is smashed by storms off Cape Finisterre forcing a retreat to port.

The second Spanish armada sets sail to strike against England, but is smashed by storms off Cape Finisterre forcing a retreat to port.
1641

Felim O'Neill of Kinard, the leader of the Irish Rebellion, issues his Proclamation of Dungannon, justifying the uprising and declaring continued loyalty to King Charles I of England.

Felim O'Neill of Kinard, the leader of the Irish Rebellion, issues his Proclamation of Dungannon, justifying the uprising and declaring continued loyalty to King Charles I of England.
1648

The Peace of Westphalia is signed, marking the end of the Thirty Years' War and the Eighty Years' War.

The Peace of Westphalia is signed, marking the end of the Thirty Years' War and the Eighty Years' War.
1795

Poland is completely consumed by Russia, Prussia and Austria.

Poland is completely consumed by Russia, Prussia and Austria.
1812

Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Maloyaroslavets takes place near Moscow.

Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Maloyaroslavets takes place near Moscow.
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