Today in history October 14

1. 1066 – The Battle of HastingsOn October 14, 1066, the Battle of Hastings took place in England. This battle was a pivotal event in English history, marking the Norman […]

Today in history October 13

1. 54 AD – Death of Roman Emperor ClaudiusOn October 13, 54 AD, Roman Emperor Claudius died under mysterious circumstances, believed by many historians to have been poisoned. His death […]

Today in history October 12

1. Christopher Columbus Reaches the Americas (1492)On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas, marking the first time Europeans reached the Americas in recorded history. […]

Today in history October 11

1. 1492 – Christopher Columbus Lands in the BahamasOn October 11, 1492, Christopher Columbus made landfall in the New World, specifically on an island in the present-day Bahamas, which he […]