Day In History
This Day in History
Today: July 14, 2026
982
King Otto II and his Frankish army are defeated by the Muslim army of al-Qasim at Cape Colonna, Southern Italy.[1]
1223
Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II.[2]
1420
Battle of Vítkov Hill, decisive victory of Czech Hussite forces commanded by Jan Žižka against Crusade army led by Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor.[3]
1430
Joan of Arc, taken by the Burgundians in May, is handed over to Pierre Cauchon, the bishop of Beauvais.[4]
1596
Anglo-Spanish War: English and Dutch troops sack the Spanish city of Cádiz before leaving the next day.[5]
1769
An expedition led by Gaspar de Portolá leaves its base in San Diego and sets out to find the Port of Monterey (now Monterey, California).[6]
1771
Foundation of the Mission San Antonio de Padua in modern California by the Franciscan friar Junípero Serra.[7]
1789
Storming of the Bastille in Paris. This event escalates the widespread discontent into the French Revolution.[8] Bastille Day is still celebrated annually in France.[9]
1790
Inaugural Fête de la Fédération is held to celebrate the unity of the French people and the national reconciliation.[10]
1791
Beginning of Priestley Riots (to 17 July) in Birmingham targeting Joseph Priestley as a supporter of the French Revolution.[11]
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