Henry Bolingbroke lands in England at Ravenspur on the Yorkshire coast and begins his successful campaign to overthrow his cousin King Richard II, eventually becoming King Henry IV of England. Henry Bolingbroke landed at Ravenspur, beginning a rapid and successful campaign that led to the deposition of King Richard II. His return from exile was sparked by Richard's seizure of his inheritance, the vast Lancastrian estates, following the death of his father, John of Gaunt.
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On This Day in History: July 4
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Pope Gregory XII resigned on July 4, 1415, to help end the Western Schism. His resignation was announced at the Council of Constance, a key event in reunifying the Catholic Church.
The Siege of Belgrade begins, with Hungarian forces led by John Hunyadi and Serbian forces defending the city against the Ottomans. successfully repelling Sultan Mehmed II's army. A major Hungarian-Serbian victory that halted the Ottoman advance into Central Europe.
The Battle of Plymouth takes place during the First Anglo-Dutch War, with the English fleet under Admiral Robert Blake repelling a Dutch attack on Plymouth.
The United States declares independence from Great Britain.
The Louisiana Purchase is announced in the United States.
The United States celebrates its bicentennial with a day of parades, concerts, and fireworks.
Rwandan Patriotic Front troops capture the Rwandan capital of Kigali, ending the Rwandan Genocide.