What Happened Today in History?
• 10/08/25 at 12:14AM •The Battle of Andernach, fought over control of the Middle Frankish territory of Lotharingia takes place between East Francia (Germany), under king Louis the Younger and West Francia (France), under king Charles the Bald. Louis's decisive victory ended Charles's attempts to expand eastward and secured the Rhineland for East Francia (Germany).
Louis the Stammerer is crowned as the King of the West Franks, succeeding his father Charles the Bald. This event marks an important moment in the history of the Carolingian dynasty. On his death, his realms were divided between his two sons, Carloman II and Louis III, while powerful duke Boso of Provence tried to carve out a realm in Lower Burgundy.
The most devastating forest fire in American history swept through northeast Wisconsin, claiming 1200+ lives.I t scorched 1.2 to 1.5 million acres. The fire skipped over the waters of Green Bay to burn parts of Door and Kewaunee counties. The fire also burned 16 other towns, but the damage in Peshtigo was the worst.
The city of Peshtigo was gone in an hour and 800 lives were lost. The damage estimate was at $169 million. The Peshtigo Fire usually receives little note outside the region because another horrific fire happened the same night -- the great Chicago Fire. More
A Comment by Loy

Love the new UI - it is fun to be able to easily look up specific days, years and months throughout history. I must control me ADHD 😳🙂