This Day in History
03 Nov 1468
Lige is sacked by Charles I of Burgundys troops.
03 Nov 1527
Ferdinand of AustriaBohemia chosen as king of Hungary
03 Nov 1529
London - 1st sitting of the Reformation Parliament
03 Nov 1655
England & France sign military & economic treaties
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