Bedriacum: Turning Point in Roman Civil War (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (24 Oct 2023) Today's historical events: In the Second Battle of Bedriacum, troops loyal to Vespasian defeat those of Emperor Vitellius. Chartres Cathedral is dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX of France. The Treaty of Brétigny is ratified, marking the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years' War. John White, the governor of the second Roanoke Colony, returns to England after an unsuccessful search for the "lost" colonists. The second Spanish armada sets sail to strike against England, but is smashed by storms off Cape Finisterre forcing a retreat to port. 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. The Peace of Westphalia is signed, marking the end of the Thirty Years' War and the Eighty Years' War. Poland is completely consumed by Russia, Prussia and Austria. Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Maloyaroslavets takes place near Moscow. William Lassell discovers the moons Umbriel and Ariel orbiting Uranus. Sheffield F.C., the world's oldest association football club still in operation, is founded in England. The first transcontinental telegraph line across the United States is completed. An estimated 17 to 22 Chinese immigrants are lynched in Los Angeles, California. Henry Parkes delivers the Tenterfield Oration, effectively starting the federation process in Australia. Information from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices