According to the history boffins, today’s date marks the day a Byzantine fleet sacked and destroyed the city of Damietta while the entire city guard was out to lunch. Spanish conquistadors slaughtered unarmed Aztecs during the festival of Tóxcatl thanks to gold fever, Trevi Fountain was officially completed, the very first Rugby World Cup kicked off in New Zealand, famous birthdays, and more!

Today’s Track:

The Smiths – How Soon Is Now?