This Day in History
Today: May 30, 2026
70
Siege of Jerusalem: Titus and his Roman legions breach the Second Wall of Jerusalem. Jewish defenders retreat to the First Wall. The Romans build a circumvallation, cutting down all trees within <span about="#mwt11" data-mw='{"parts":[{"template":{"target":{"wt":"convert","href":"./Template:Convert"...
1381
Beginning of the Peasants' Revolt in England.[1]
1416
The Council of Constance, called by Emperor Sigismund, a supporter of Antipope John XXIII, burns Jerome of Prague following a trial for heresy.
1431
Hundred Years' War: In Rouen, France, the 19-year-old Joan of Arc is burned at the stake by an English-dominated tribunal.
1434
Hussite Wars: Battle of Lipany: Effectively ending the war, Utraquist forces led by Diviš Bořek of Miletínek defeat and almost annihilate Taborite forces led by Prokop the Great.
1510
During the reign of the Zhengde Emperor, Ming dynasty rebel leader Zhu Zhifan is defeated by commander Qiu Yue, ending the Prince of Anhua rebellion.
1536
King Henry VIII of England marries Jane Seymour, a lady-in-waiting to his first two wives.[2]
1539
In Florida, Hernando de Soto lands at Tampa Bay with 600 soldiers with the goal of finding gold.
1574
Henry III becomes King of France.[3]
1588
The last ship of the Spanish Armada sets sail from Lisbon heading for the English Channel.
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