The Leaning Tower of Pisa: A Remarkable Medieval Marvel (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (09 Aug 2023) Today's historical events: Construction of the campanile of the Cathedral of Pisa (now known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa) begins; it will take two centuries to complete. Quilon, the first Indian Christian Diocese, is erected by Pope John XXII; the French-born Jordanus is appointed the first Bishop. The First Anglo-Powhatan War begins in colonial Virginia. Napoleon annexes Westphalia as part of the First French Empire. Indian Wars: The Creek sign the Treaty of Fort Jackson, giving up huge parts of Alabama and Georgia. Louis Philippe becomes the king of the French following abdication of Charles X. The Webster-Ashburton Treaty is signed, establishing the United States-Canada border east of the Rocky Mountains. American Civil War: Battle of Cedar Mountain: At Cedar Mountain, Virginia, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson narrowly defeats Union forces under General John Pope. Indian Wars: Battle of the Big Hole: A small band of Nez Percé Indians clash with the United States Army. 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