★★★★★
Martial law lifted in Taiwan
Chiang Ching-kuo lifts 38 years of martial law, opening the way to Taiwan's democratisation.
Politics· Taiwan
- 1987
- 1410★★★★★
Battle of Grunwald
The allied forces of Poland and Lithuania defeat the Teutonic Knights in one of the largest battles of medieval Europe.
War· Poland, Lithuania - 1099★★★★★
Crusaders capture Jerusalem
The First Crusade takes Jerusalem after a siege, followed by a massacre of its inhabitants.
WarReligion· Israel, Palestine