Leaning Tower of Pisa: Iconic Architectural Marvel (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
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- August 9, 2026
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- Aug 19, 2026
Discusses A Daily Dose of History (09 Aug 2026) Today's historical events: Construction of the campanile of th…
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A Daily Dose of History (09 Aug 2026) Today's historical events: Construction of the campanile of the Cathedral of Pisa (now known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa) begins; it will take two centuries to complete. Quilon, the first Indian Christian Diocese, is erected by Pope John XXII; the French-born Jordanus is appointed the first Bishop. Sources cite bigge…
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A Daily Dose of History (09 Aug 2026) Today's historical events: Construction of the campanile of the Cathedral of Pisa (now known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa) begins; it will take two centuries to complete. Quilon, the first Indian Christian Diocese, is erected by Pope John XXII; the French-born Jordanus is appointed the first Bishop. Sources cite biggest caravan trade between Podvisoki and Republic of Ragusa in 1428. Vlachs committed to Ragusan lord Tomo Bunić, that they will with 600 horses