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Jan 18, 1086
The Domesday Book records results of a property survey oredered by William the Conquerer.
It was a detailed tax record from fish ponds to litters of pigs. Nothing was hidden. -
Jan 16, 1095
The first of centuries of "holy wars" called crusades begin.
"The First Crusade," launched in 1096, and was the first in a series of holy wars that affected the ideology and culture of Christian Europe. Preached by Pope Urban II, the aim of the crusade was to unite warring Christian factions in the common goal of liberating the Holy Land from its Moslem rulers. -
Period: Jan 16, 1095 to Jan 16, 1476
Medieval Period
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Oct 16, 1171
Henry II declares himself lord of Ireland beginning cetnuries of English-Irish conflict.
The Normans invaded and settled in Ireland, which was an embarrassment to King Henry II of England. King Henry decided that the best way to deal with the mess was to put a strong bow in his place. Then, he invaded and declared himself Lord of Ireland. -
Jan 16, 1206
Genghis Khan begins Mongal conquest of much of Asia (to 1227)
Mongol invasions progressed throughout the 13th century, resulting in the vast Mongol Empire which covered much of Asia and Eastern Europe by 1300. Which concludes, that the Mongol conquests shook Eurasia and were of significant influence in the world. -
Jan 16, 1215
King John signs the Magna Carta.
By signing the Magna Carta or "Great Charter" it limited royal authority by gaining more power to the barrens. It was an early step on the road to democracy. -
Jan 16, 1295
A model parliament is assembled under Edward.
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Jan 16, 1337
The Hundred Year's War with France begins. (to 1453)
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Jan 16, 1347
Bubonic plague reaches Europe, killing millions.
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Jan 17, 1453
Ottomans conquer Constantinople.
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Jan 17, 1476
William Caxton establishes first printing press in Britian; prints first dated book in the English language. (1477)
