This Day in History
Today: June 24, 2026
-1312
Mursili II launches a campaign against the Kingdom of Azzi-Hayasa.
109
Roman emperor Trajan inaugurates the Aqua Traiana, an aqueduct that channels water from Lake Bracciano, <span about="#mwt11" data-mw='{"parts":[{"template":{"target":{"wt":"convert","href":"./Template:Convert"},"params":{"1":{"wt":"40"},"2":{"wt":"km"},"3":{"wt":"mi"},"abbr":{"wt":"off"}},"i":0}}]}'...
474
Julius Nepos forces Roman usurper Glycerius to abdicate the throne and proclaims himself Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
637
The Battle of Moira is fought between the High King of Ireland and the Kings of Ulster and Dál Riata. It is claimed to be the largest battle in the history of Ireland.[1]
843
The Vikings sack the French city of Nantes.[2]
972
Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces, takes place.[3]
1128
Battle of São Mamede, near Guimarães: Forces led by Afonso I defeat forces led by his mother Teresa of León and her lover Fernando Pérez de Traba.[4]
1230
The Siege of Jaén begins, in the context of the Spanish Reconquista.[5]
1314
First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn concludes with a decisive victory by Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce.[6]
1340
Hundred Years' War: Battle of Sluys: The French fleet is almost completely destroyed by the English fleet commanded in person by King Edward III.
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