In this day in History - Aug. 28

Published: August 27, 2007, 8:31 pm

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0388 - Magnus Maximus dies. Roman usurper 0430 - Augustine of Hippo dies (b. 0354), North African saint and theologian / Morte de Santo Agostinho.0475 - The Roman general Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his capital of Ravenna and appoints his own son Romulus Augustus in his place.0489 - Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths defeats Odoacer at the Battle of Isonzo, forcing his way into Italy.0888 - Today is the last day until February 2, 2000 that all of the digits in the date are even.1025 - Emperor Go-Reizei of Japan was born (d. 1068)1189 - The Crusaders begin the Siege of Acre under Guy of Lusignan 1341 - King Leo V of Armenia dies (b. 1309)1481 - King Afonso V of Portugal dies in Sintra (b. 1432) 1484 - Portugal: O duque de Bragan a degolado na pra a de vora.1498 - Portugal: Morte de D. Beatriz. Esposa de D. Manuel I1521 - The Ottoman Turks occupy Belgrade.1542 - Reinforced with at least 600 arquebusiers and cavalry, Imam Ahmad Gragn attacks the

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