This Day in History
Today: September 8, 2026
617
Battle of Huoyi: Li Yuan defeats a Sui dynasty army, opening the path to his capture of the imperial capital Chang'an and the eventual establishment of the Tang dynasty.
1100
Election of Antipope Theodoric.
1198
Philip of Swabia, Prince of Hohenstaufen, is crowned King of Germany (King of the Romans)
1253
Pope Innocent IV canonises Stanislaus of Szczepanów, killed by King Bolesław II.
1264
The Statute of Kalisz, guaranteeing Jews safety and personal liberties and giving battei din jurisdiction over Jewish matters, is promulgated by Bolesław the Pious, Duke of Greater Poland.
1276
Pope John XXI is elected Pope.
1331
Stefan Dušan declares himself king of Serbia.
1380
Battle of Kulikovo: Russian forces defeat a mixed army of Tatars and Mongols, stopping their advance.
1504
Michelangelo's David is unveiled in Piazza della Signoria in Florence.
1514
Battle of Orsha: In one of the biggest battles of the century, Lithuanians and Poles defeat the Russian army.
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