991 – English forces, led by Byrhtnoth Ealdorman, are defeated by raiding Vikings near Maldon, Essex.
1628 – Swedish warship Vasa sinks in Stockholm harbour after sailing around a kilometre of her maiden voyage. Richly decorated and intended to be a symbol of the Swedish Empire, she was dangerously unstable, with too much weight in the upper structure of the hull.
More at: History
Comments are closed.
Back Home193 – Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum, on campaign in the Balkans.
1903 – Dr Harry Plotz discovers a vaccine against typhoid in New York City.
1912 – The RMS Titanic hits an iceberg at 11.40pm off Newfoundland during its maiden voyage from Southampton.
More at: History
A short, sharp hit of history in video format. Acclaimed Irish playwright and novelist Oscar Wilde was the toast of London society in the 1890s until things came decidedly unstuck through an association with a young British aristocrat, Lord Alfred Douglas, known as ‘Bosie’.
More Quick Shot Videos on HistoryWow's YouTube Channel: 
Last week’s answer:
Francisco Goya (1746-1828)
More at: History
“If a cat gets hold of a German irregular verb – goodbye cat”.
American humorist and author Mark Twain. Twain became rich from his writing and lecturing but lost a fortune on business ventures. To pay off his considerable debts he went on a world lecturing tour which was enormously successful. His visit to Germany elicited many humorous observations.
French intellectual and man of letters, famed for his witty conversations, which made him welcome at the French Court and the Jacobin Club alike. During the Reign of Terror he committed suicide. The gems of his wit are recorded in his uncompleted Maximes et Pensees.
More at: History
