Today in History

Brief stories about important events in history, available to everyone.

Today in History: March 29-April 1

Sicily rebels against Angevin rule, the Spanish Civil War ends, and more

Apr 1 •

Today in History: March 26-28

The Bangladesh Liberation War begins, Vikings sack Paris, and more

Mar 29 •

Today in History: March 22-25

NATO intervenes in Kosovo, the Saudi King Faisal is assassinated, and more

Mar 26 •

Today in Central Asian history: the Mongols take Samarkand (1220)

Genghis Khan's invasion of Central Asia results in his conquest of the Khwarazmian Empire.

Mar 19 •

Today in History: February 16-19

The Sixth Crusade ends, the Battle of Lugdunum takes place, and more

Feb 20 •

Today in History: February 10-12

Nelson Mandela leaves prison, the Republic of China is born, and more

Feb 12 •

Today in History: January 4-6

The Ottomans lose Sofia, the Eisenhower Doctrine is born, and more

Jan 6 •

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