Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1509 The Portuguese navy defeats a joint fleet of the Ottoman Empire, the Republic of Venice, the Sultan of Gujarat, the Mamlûk Burji Sultanate of Egypt, the Zamorin of Calicut, and the Republic of Ragusa at the Battle of Diu in Diu, India.
1509 Henry VIII's ascent to the English throne heralded a tumultuous era in British history, marked by religious reforms and the enduring legacy of the Tudors.
1509 Pope Julius II imposes an interdict on the Italian state of Venice, casting a shadow over the city and its inhabitants.
1509 The Battle of Agnadello, which took place in northern Italy on May 14, 1509, witnessed the victory of French forces over the Republic of Venice, shaping the course of Italian history.
1509 A significant royal union takes place as Henry VIII of England enters into matrimony with Catherine of Aragon. This momentous marriage not only binds two prominent European powers but also sets the stage for transformative events in English history.
1509 England's Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon ascend to the throne, their coronation signifying the dawn of a new era for England as a royal power couple.
1509 The Vijayanagara Empire enters a new era as Emperor Krishnadevaraya ascends to the throne, marking a resurgence.
1509 The grandeur of the Vijayanagara Empire ascends as Krishnadeva Raya is crowned Emperor at Chittoor, a defining moment in South Indian history.
1509 In 1509, Constantinople experienced "The Lesser Judgment Day" when a powerful earthquake shook the city.
