946day.year
Emperor Suzaku abdicates the throne in favor of his brother Murakami who becomes the 62nd emperor of Japan.
In 946, Emperor Suzaku of Japan abdicated, passing the throne to his brother Murakami, who became the 62nd emperor.
Heian era ruler Emperor Suzaku stepped down in favor of his brother, ushering in the reign of Emperor Murakami.
Suzaku's abdication reflected the period's courtly politics and the influence of powerful aristocratic families.
Murakami's ascension marked continuity in imperial lineage during a time of shifting power dynamics.
This transfer of power played a role in the Fujiwara clan's growing prominence at court.
The event exemplified the ceremonial nature of Japanese imperial succession.
946
Emperor Suzaku
Murakami
Japan
1204day.year
Baldwin IX, Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire.
Baldwin IX, Count of Flanders, was crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire following the Fourth Crusade.
After the capture of Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade, Baldwin IX established the Latin Empire in 1204.
His coronation signified a major shift in Byzantine politics, dividing the old empire among Western crusaders.
As leader, Baldwin faced resistance from Greek successor states and challenges in consolidating authority.
The new Latin Empire aimed to integrate feudal Western systems into the former Byzantine territories.
Despite early successes, it struggled to maintain stability amid ongoing conflicts and internal strife.
1204
Baldwin IX, Count of Flanders
Emperor
Latin Empire
1364day.year
Hundred Years' War: Bertrand du Guesclin and a French army defeat the Anglo-Navarrese army of Charles the Bad at Cocherel.
During the Hundred Years' War in 1364, French forces under Bertrand du Guesclin defeated Charles the Bad’s army at Cocherel.
In the spring of 1364, Bertrand du Guesclin led French troops against an Anglo-Navarrese army commanded by Charles II of Navarre, known as Charles the Bad.
The Battle of Cocherel secured French control over Normandy and thwarted Navarrese ambitions in northern France.
Du Guesclin’s tactical acumen outflanked the enemy, capturing key commanders and demoralizing opposition forces.
This victory bolstered the reputation of du Guesclin and strengthened the position of King Charles V of France.
The outcome marked a turning point in the early phases of the Hundred Years' War.
1364
Hundred Years' War
Bertrand du Guesclin
Charles the Bad
Cocherel
1426day.year
Gov. Thado of Mohnyin becomes King of Ava.
In 1426, Thado of Mohnyin ascended the throne to become King of Ava, consolidating power in the Burmese kingdom.
Thado of Mohnyin, previously governor of Mohnyin, claimed the Ava throne amid dynastic struggles in 1426.
His rise to power ended a period of internal conflict and regional rivalries within the Burmese-speaking states.
As King of Ava, Thado worked to restore stability, reinforce royal authority, and reform administrative structures.
He faced ongoing challenges from rival chiefs and had to navigate the complex landscape of Southeast Asian politics.
Thado's reign laid foundations for the future expansion and cultural development of the Ava Kingdom.
1426
Thado of Mohnyin
Ava
1527day.year
The Florentines drive out the Medici for a second time and Florence re-establishes itself as a republic.
Florentines expelled the Medici family for a second time in 1527, restoring the Republic of Florence.
Amid wider Italian Wars and foreign interference, the people of Florence ousted the Medici in May 1527.
This uprising re-established the republican government after decades of Medici ducal rule.
Republican leaders implemented political reforms and attempted to align Florence with other anti-Habsburg states.
The expulsion reflected local resentment towards Medici alliances and papal influence under Clement VII.
Although short-lived, this republican revival highlighted the era’s turbulent power shifts in Renaissance Italy.
1527
Medici
Florence
a republic
1532day.year
Sir Thomas More resigns as Lord Chancellor of England.
Sir Thomas More resigned as Lord Chancellor of England in 1532, resisting King Henry VIII's policies.
In 1532, Sir Thomas More stepped down from the office of Lord Chancellor over disagreements with Henry VIII’s challenge to papal authority.
More’s resignation stemmed from his refusal to endorse the king’s plans to annul his marriage and break with the Catholic Church.
A renowned humanist and scholar, More had served the crown with distinction but chose conscience over royal favor.
His departure marked a critical moment in the English Reformation and signaled deepening church-state conflicts.
Thomas More’s principled stand ultimately led to his trial and martyrdom a decade later.
1532
Thomas More
Lord Chancellor
England
1568day.year
Mary, Queen of Scots, flees to England.
Mary, Queen of Scots, fled to England in 1568 seeking protection after being deposed by Scottish nobles.
Following her defeat at the Battle of Langside, Mary Stuart escaped to England in May 1568.
She sought refuge from her cousin Queen Elizabeth I, hoping for support against Scottish rebel lords.
Mary’s arrival sparked a political crisis, as Elizabeth had to balance dynastic claims and religious tensions.
Imprisoned for 19 years, Mary became central to plots and conspiracies that threatened English security.
Her plight underscored the turbulent religious and dynastic struggles of 16th-century Britain.
1568
Mary, Queen of Scots
1584day.year
Santiago de Vera becomes sixth governor-general of the Spanish colony of the Philippines.
Santiago de Vera was appointed the sixth Governor-General of the Spanish Philippines in 1584.
Santiago de Vera took office as Governor-General of the Philippines in May 1584 during Spain’s colonial era.
He inherited a colony grappling with local revolts, trade disputes, and missionary expansion.
De Vera focused on strengthening defenses, improving colonial administration, and fostering commerce.
Under his leadership, Manila’s fortifications were enhanced, and efforts to pacify outlying islands intensified.
His tenure contributed to the consolidation of Spanish authority in the archipelago.
1584
Santiago de Vera
Philippines
1739day.year
The Battle of Vasai concludes as the Marathas defeat the Portuguese army.
The Marathas defeated the Portuguese army at the Battle of Vasai in 1739, expanding their influence in western India.
In February 1739, Maratha forces led by Chimaji Appa besieged the Portuguese-held Fort Bassein (Vasai).
After months of strategic campaigning, the Marathas captured the fortress, ending centuries of Portuguese dominance.
The victory secured Maratha control over key ports and trade routes along India’s western coast.
It marked a major decline in European colonial power in the region and boosted Maratha prestige.
The conquest of Vasai paved the way for further Maratha expansions into Goa and beyond.
1739
Battle of Vasai
Marathas
Portuguese
1770day.year
The 14-year-old Marie Antoinette marries 15-year-old Louis-Auguste, who later becomes king of France.
Marie Antoinette married Louis-Auguste in 1770, forging a dynastic alliance that shaped France’s future.
On May 16, 1770, 14-year-old Marie Antoinette of Austria wed 15-year-old Louis-Auguste at Versailles.
The marriage aimed to cement the Franco-Austrian alliance under the Treaty of Versailles (1756).
Their union was celebrated with lavish festivities and symbolized European diplomacy through royal matches.
Marie Antoinette’s arrival at the French court marked the beginning of a figure who would captivate and polarize public opinion.
Their marriage set the stage for events leading up to the French Revolution and the end of the Ancien Régime.
1770
Marie Antoinette
Louis-Auguste
France
1771day.year
The Battle of Alamance, a pre-American Revolutionary War battle between local militia and a group of rebels called The "Regulators", occurs in present-day Alamance County, North Carolina.
A confrontation in 1771 between North Carolina militia and Regulators at Alamance County, foreshadowing the American Revolution.
The Battle of Alamance took place on May 16, 1771 in present-day Alamance County, North Carolina. It was fought between colonial militia forces under Governor William Tryon and a group of frontier settlers known as the Regulators. The Regulators protested corrupt colonial officials and economic hardships. Although the militia secured a swift victory, the battle exacerbated colonial grievances. It foreshadowed the wider conflict of the American Revolutionary War. The defeat disbanded the Regulator movement and led many participants to later join the Patriot cause. Historians regard Alamance as a catalyst for revolutionary sentiment in the colonies.
1771
Battle of Alamance
American Revolutionary War
militia
Regulators
Alamance County, North Carolina
1777day.year
Continental Army officer Lachlan McIntosh fatally wounds Button Gwinnett, a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, in a duel in Savannah, Georgia.
Continental Army officer Lachlan McIntosh mortally wounds Declaration signer Button Gwinnett in a duel in Savannah, Georgia.
On May 16, 1777, Colonel Lachlan McIntosh and Button Gwinnett engaged in a duel near Savannah, Georgia. Gwinnett was a prominent Georgia politician and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, while McIntosh was a respected Continental Army officer. The duel resulted from a bitter political feud over military command and personal honor. McIntosh shot Gwinnett, who died of his wounds three days later. The incident shocked the colonies and underscored the volatile politics of the Revolutionary era. Both men's reputations were tarnished, and the duel heightened tensions within the Patriot leadership in Georgia. Today, the event is remembered as one of the few deadly duels among American Founding Fathers.
1777
Continental Army
Lachlan McIntosh
Button Gwinnett
United States Declaration of Independence
a duel
Savannah, Georgia