[Loch-ruadh] Today in history July 24

[STEVE K ROURKE]

478 Death of St. Lupus, who turned Attila from Troyes, France.
1148 The 2nd Crusade arrives before Damascus.
1187 Toron falls to Saladin.
1221 BAHR AS-SAGHIR - defeat of the 5th Crusade.
1307 A General Chapter meeting of the Templars is held in Paris.
1505 Portuguese destroy the city of Kilwa, East Africa.
1526 Fall of Milan to Lannoy.
1534 Jacques Cartier discovers St. Laurence River; claims Canada for France.
1567 Forced abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots.
1567 James VI proclaimed King of Scotland.
1568 Death of Don Carlos "The Mad" of Spain.