[Loch-ruadh] Today in history Sept. 27

[STEVE K ROURKE]

1009 Church of the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem destroyed by Caliph al-Hakim.
1066 William of Normandy, "the Bastard," sets sail from France to England to
win a crown.
1130 Roger II appointed King of Sicily.
1323 Death of St. Elezear.
1529 The troops of Suleiman "The Lawgiver" lay siege to Vienna.
1538 PREVEZA (Turks defeat Andrea Doria).
1540 The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) recognized by the Pope.