Politics and Government Stories
Elections, treaties, laws and the work of governments, one date at a time. Each story sticks to what is documented and lists its sources.
1516
1516 · Politics
Vietnam’s Emperor Lê Tương Dực is killed
May 8, 15161465
1465 · Politics
Louis XI makes concessions at Conflans
October 5, 14651170
1170 · Politics
Thomas Becket Is Murdered at Canterbury
December 29, 11701066
1066 · Politics
William the Conqueror Is Crowned King of England
December 25, 10660800
0800 · Politics