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A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History

By: Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones
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 We examine the significant events that occurred on this day in history. Get smarter about our history in less than 10 minutes per day! Presented by Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones.(c) 2023 Klassic Studios Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved. World
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  • Croatia's Independence: Pope John VIII's Recognition (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

    Croatia's Independence: Pope John VIII's Recognition (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
    Jun 7 2025
    A Daily Dose of History (07 Jun 2025) Today's historical events: Pope John VIII recognizes the Duchy of Croatia under Duke Branimir as an independent state. Henry II, a cousin of Emperor Otto III, is elected and crowned King of Germany. First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins. Troops of the Republic of Venice capture Udine, ending the independence of the Patria del Friuli. Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas which divides the New World between the two countries. The Petition of Right, a major English constitutional document, is granted the Royal Assent by Charles I and becomes law. Port Royal, Jamaica, is hit by a catastrophic earthquake; in just three minutes, 1,600 people are killed and 3,000 are seriously injured. Richard Henry Lee presents the "Lee Resolution" to the Continental Congress. The motion is seconded by John Adams and will lead to the United States Declaration of Independence. French Revolution: Day of the Tiles: Civilians in Grenoble toss roof tiles and various objects down upon royal troops. David Thompson reaches the mouth of the Saskatchewan River in Manitoba. The newspaper Gazeta de Buenos Ayres is first published in Argentina. The Great Reform Act of England and Wales receives royal assent. Information from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Regency in Byzantine History: Constantine VII's Rule (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

    Regency in Byzantine History: Constantine VII's Rule (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
    Jun 6 2025
    A Daily Dose of History (06 Jun 2025) Today's historical events: Constantine VII, the 8-year-old illegitimate son of Leo VI the Wise, becomes nominal ruler of the Byzantine Empire under the regency of a seven-man council headed by Patriarch Nicholas Mystikos, appointed by Constantine's uncle Alexander III on his deathbed. Battle of Novara. In the Italian Wars, Swiss troops defeat the French under Louis II de la Trémoille, forcing them to abandon Milan; Duke Massimiliano Sforza is restored. Swedish regent Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden and, marking a symbolic end to the Kalmar Union, 6 June is designated the country's national day. Swedish Queen Christina abdicated her throne in favour of her cousin Charles Gustav and converted to Catholicism. In the Seven Years' War, British forces begin the Siege of Havana and temporarily capture the city. The Battle of Stoney Creek, considered a critical turning point in the War of 1812. A British force of 700 under John Vincent defeats an American force twice its size under William Winder and John Chandler. Alexis St Martin is accidentally shot in the stomach, leading to William Beaumont's studies on digestion. The June Rebellion in Paris is put down by the National Guard. The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is founded in London. Information from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Kraków's City Rights: A Medieval Milestone (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

    Kraków's City Rights: A Medieval Milestone (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
    Jun 5 2025
    A Daily Dose of History (05 Jun 2025) Today's historical events: Kraków, in Poland, receives city rights. Battle of the Gulf of Naples: Roger of Lauria, admiral to King Peter III of Aragon, destroys the Neapolitan fleet and captures Charles of Salerno. The Battle of Worringen ends the War of the Limburg Succession, with John I, Duke of Brabant, being one of the more important victors. The masque Tethys' Festival is performed at Whitehall Palace to celebrate the investiture of Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales. The Qing dynasty Manchu forces led by the Shunzhi Emperor take Beijing during the collapse of the Ming dynasty. The Battle of New Ross: The attempt to spread the United Irish Rebellion into Munster is defeated. The first Great Lakes steamer, the Frontenac, is launched. HMS Pickle captures the armed slave ship Voladora off the coast of Cuba. The June Rebellion breaks out in Paris in an attempt to overthrow the monarchy of Louis Philippe. Houston is incorporated by the Republic of Texas. Denmark becomes a constitutional monarchy by the signing of a new constitution. Information from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
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