Battle of Cape Colonna: Otto II vs. al-Qasim (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
Published: July 14, 2025
Duration: 8:37
A Daily Dose of History (14 Jul 2025)
Today's historical events:
King Otto II and his Frankish army were defeated by the Muslim army of al-Qasim at Cape Colonna, Southern Italy. Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II. Battle of Vítkov Hill, decisive victory of Czech Hussite forces commanded by Jan Žižka against Crusade army led by Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor. Anglo-Spanish War: English and Dutch troops sack the Spanish city of Cádiz before leaving the next day. An expedition led by Gaspar de Portolá leaves its base in Ca...