Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708).
870
The city of Melite surrenders to an Aghlabid army following a siege, putting an end to Byzantine Malta.[1]
1009
Mainz Cathedral suffers extensive damage from a fire, which destroys the building on the day of its inauguration.
1219
The Battle of Fariskur occurs during the Fifth Crusade.[2]
1261
Pope Urban IV succeeds Pope Alexander IV, becoming the 182nd pope.
1315
Battle of Montecatini: The army of the Republic of Pisa, commanded by Uguccione della Faggiuola, wins a decisive victory against the joint forces of the Kingdom of Naples and the Republic of Florence despite being outnumbered.[3]