This Day in History
13 Aug 3114
BC According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Mayan calendar
13 Aug 1326
Aradia de Toscano according to legendfolklore is initiated into a Dianic witchcraft cult and subsequently founds the tradition of Stregheria later known as the Malandanti.
13 Aug 1415
King Henry V of England army lands on mouth of Seine River
13 Aug 1516
The Treaty of Noyon between France and Spain is signed. Francis recognises Charless claim to Naples and Charles recognises Franciss claim to Milan.
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Yankee legend dies
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