This Day in History
Today: April 29, 2026
801
An earthquake in the Central Apennines hits Rome and Spoleto, damaging the basilica of San Paolo Fuori le Mura.[1]
1091
Battle of Levounion: The Pechenegs are defeated by Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos.[2]
1429
Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orléans.[3]
1483
Gran Canaria, the main island of the Canary Islands, is conquered by the Kingdom of Castile.[4]
1521
Swedish War of Liberation: Swedish troops defeat a Danish force in the Battle of Västerås.[5]
1760
French forces commence the siege of Quebec which is held by the British.[6]
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