Maya King's Ruthless Attack: Calakmul vs. Palenque (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
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- April 23, 2026
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Discusses A Daily Dose of History (23 Apr 2026) Today's historical events: Maya king Uneh Chan of Calakmul att…
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A Daily Dose of History (23 Apr 2026) Today's historical events: Maya king Uneh Chan of Calakmul attacks rival city-state Palenque in southern Mexico, defeating queen Yohl Ik'nal and sacking the city. Battle of Clontarf: High King of Ireland Brian Boru defeats Viking invaders, but is killed in battle. Edmund Ironside succeeds his father Æthelred the Unrea…
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A Daily Dose of History (23 Apr 2026) Today's historical events: Maya king Uneh Chan of Calakmul attacks rival city-state Palenque in southern Mexico, defeating queen Yohl Ik'nal and sacking the city. Battle of Clontarf: High King of Ireland Brian Boru defeats Viking invaders, but is killed in battle. Edmund Ironside succeeds his father Æthelred the Unready as King of England. St. George's Night Uprising commences in the Duchy of Estonia. The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward I