The Treaty of Verdun divides the Carolingian Empire among three grandsons of Charlemagne, marking the foundation of France, Germany, and the Middle Kingdom (Lotharingia).
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Géza I becomes King of Hungary after being victorious at the decisive battle of Mogyoród on March 14, 1074 against his cousin Solomon.
1208 CE, c. March
Pope Innocent III issued the papal bull that called for the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics in southern France in 1208. The bull was issued after a papal legate, Pierre de Castelnau, was assassinated, which Innocent III saw as an attack on his authority.
Innocent III offered indulgences (forgiveness for sins) to participants and promised the lands of the heretics to any noble who would fight.
King Louis IX of France becomes of age and begins to rule independently.
Battle of Aljubarrota: Portuguese forces under King John I defeat the Castilians, ensuring Portugal's independence.
King James I of Scotland is captured by pirates led by Henry Sinclair, Earl of Orkney.
English colonists in Jamestown, Virginia, are attacked by Powhatan warriors, leading to the beginning of the First Anglo-Powhatan War.
Eli Whitney receives a patent for the cotton gin, revolutionizing the cotton industry.
Gold is discovered in Nome, Alaska, leading to a gold rush.
The first episode of the social media platform Facebook is launched by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates.
The People's Republic of China passes an anti-secession law, authorizing the use of force against Taiwan if it moves towards formal independence.
A nationwide protest in Tibet against Chinese rule and for independence begins.
The riots and protests in Tibet against Chinese rule and for independence begin.
Students worldwide participate in the "March for Our Lives" protest advocating for stricter gun control laws in the United States.