Day In History
This Day in History
Today: October 13, 2026
54
Roman emperor Claudius dies from poisoning under mysterious circumstances. He is succeeded by his adoptive son Nero, rather than by Britannicus, his son with Messalina.[1]
409
Vandals and Alans cross the Pyrenees and appear in Hispania.
1269
The present church building at Westminster Abbey is consecrated.
1307
Hundreds of the Knights Templar in France are arrested at dawn by King Philip the Fair, and later confess under torture to heresy.
1332
Rinchinbal Khan becomes the Khagan of the Mongols and Emperor of the Yuan dynasty, reigning for only 53 days.
1399
Coronation of Henry IV of England at Westminster Abbey.[2][3]
1644
A Swedish–Dutch fleet defeats the Danish fleet at Fehmarn and captures about 1,000 prisoners.
1710
Port Royal, the capital of French Acadia, falls in a siege by British forces.
1775
The Continental Congress establishes the Continental Navy (predecessor of the United States Navy).
1792
In Washington, D.C., the cornerstone of the United States Executive Mansion (known as the White House since 1818) is laid.
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