On today's date in 1536: The oldest European school of higher learning in the Americas, the Colegio de Santa Cruz, was founded in Tlatelolco, Mexico City. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1975: The bulk carrier Lake Illawarra struck a bridge over the River Derwent in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, causing the deaths of seven of the ship's crewmen and five motorists on the bridge. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1762: Great Britain declares war on Spain, which meant the entry of Spain into the Seven Years' War. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1815: Austria, the United Kingdom, and France form a secret defensive alliance against Prussia and Russia. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1941: Second World War: Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, Wales, was severely damaged by German bombing during the Cardiff Blitz. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1892: The immigration station on Ellis Island (pictured) in New York Harbor opened, and would process almost 12 million immigrants to the United States over the course of its existence. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1759: Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease at £45 per annum to the St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin and began brewing Guinness. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1460: Wars of the Roses: Lancastrians kill the 3rd Duke of York and win the Battle of Wakefield. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1845: The United States annexes the Republic of Texas. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 484: Alaric II succeeds his father Euric and becomes king of the Visigoths. He establishes his capital at Aire-sur-l'Adour (Southern Gaul). #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1831: Charles Darwin embarks on his journey aboard HMS Beagle, during which he will begin to formulate his theory of evolution. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1790: Louis XVI of France gives his public assent to Civil Constitution of the Clergy during the French Revolution. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1066: Norman Conquest: William the Conqueror was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey, but continued to face rebellions over the following years and was not secure on the throne until after 1072. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1918: Forces united in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes defeated Hungarian forces to end the occupation of Međimurje. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1997: The Pioneer Helmet, one of only six Anglo-Saxon helmets to be discovered, was first placed on public display. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1124: Lamberto Scannabecchi was elected pope, taking the name Honorius II. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1598: Battle of Curalaba: The revolting Mapuche, led by cacique Pelentaru, inflict a major defeat on Spanish troops in southern Chile. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1826: Settlers from the United States in Mexican Texas made the first attempt to secede from Mexico, establishing the short-lived Republic of Fredonia. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1924: Adolf Hitler is released from Landsberg Prison. #history #grownostr

On today's date in 1803: The Louisiana Purchase is completed at a ceremony in New Orleans. #history #grownostr