Day In History
This Day in History
Today: October 22, 2026
451
The Chalcedonian Creed, regarding the divine and human nature of Jesus, is adopted by the Council of Chalcedon, an ecumenical council.[1]
794
Emperor Kanmu relocates the Japanese capital to Heian-kyō (now Kyoto).[2]
906
Ahmad ibn Kayghalagh leads a raid against the Byzantine Empire, taking 4,000–5,000 captives.[3]
1383
The male line of the Portuguese House of Burgundy becomes extinct with the death of King Fernando, leaving only his daughter Beatrice. Rival claimants begin a period of civil war and disorder.[4]
1633
The Ming dynasty defeats the Dutch East India Company.
1707
Four British naval vessels run aground on the Isles of Scilly because of faulty navigation. In response, the first Longitude Act is enacted in 1714.
1721
The Russian Empire is proclaimed by Tsar Peter I after the Swedish defeat in the Great Northern War.
1730
Construction of the Ladoga Canal is completed.
1739
The War of Jenkins' Ear begins with the first attack on La Guaira.
1746
The College of New Jersey (later renamed Princeton University) receives its charter.
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