Day In History
This Day in History
Today: April 23, 2026
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A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Lake Trasimene.
599
Maya king Uneh Chan of Calakmul attacks rival city-state Palenque in southern Mexico, defeating queen Yohl Ik'nal and sacking the city.
711
Dagobert III succeeds his father King Childebert III as King of the Franks.
1014
Battle of Clontarf: High King of Ireland Brian Boru defeats Viking invaders, but is killed in battle.
1016
Edmund Ironside succeeds his father Æthelred the Unready as King of England.[1]
1343
St. George's Night Uprising commences in the Duchy of Estonia.
1348
The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III is announced on St. George's Day.
1500
Portuguese explorer Pedro Alvarez Cabral reaches new coastline (Brazil).[2]
1516
The Munich Reinheitsgebot (regarding the ingredients of beer) takes effect in all of Bavaria.
1521
Battle of Villalar: King Charles I of Spain defeats the Comuneros.
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