This Day in History
04 Mar 1215
King John of England makes an oath to the Pope as a crusader to gain the support of Innocent III.
04 Mar 1238
Battle of the Sit River Mongol forces of Batu Khan overcome Russians under Yuri II of Vladimir-Suzdal near Yaroslavl in Russia ending Russian resistance
04 Mar 1386
Wadysaw II Jagieo (Jogaila) crowned King of Poland
04 Mar 1492
King James IV of Scotland concludes an alliance with France against England.
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Knute Rockne born
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Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis marry
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Jackson holds open house at the White House
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Ernest Hemingway finishes The Old Man and the Sea
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John Candy dies
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Dulles asks for action against communism
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Lincoln inaugurated
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