Fall of Melite: Aghlabid Conquest & Byzantine Rule (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
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- August 29, 2026
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- 10:19
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- Sep 27, 2026
Discusses A Daily Dose of History (29 Aug 2026) Today's historical events: The city of Melite surrenders to an…
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A Daily Dose of History (29 Aug 2026) Today's historical events: The city of Melite surrenders to an Aghlabid army following a siege, putting an end to Byzantine Malta. Mainz Cathedral suffers extensive damage from a fire, which destroys the building on the day of its inauguration. Pope Urban IV succeeds Pope Alexander IV, becoming the 182nd pope. Battle …
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A Daily Dose of History (29 Aug 2026) Today's historical events: The city of Melite surrenders to an Aghlabid army following a siege, putting an end to Byzantine Malta. Mainz Cathedral suffers extensive damage from a fire, which destroys the building on the day of its inauguration. Pope Urban IV succeeds Pope Alexander IV, becoming the 182nd pope. Battle of Montecatini: The army of the Republic of Pisa, commanded by Uguccione della Faggiuola, wins a decisive victory against the joint forces of t