September 18th in History
September 18th
1685 The Taunton Assize trials came in the aftermath of the Battle of Sedgemoor, which ended the Monmouth Rebellion in England. The trials were led by Lord Chief Justice George Jeffreys ). They took place in the Great Hall of Taunton Castle (now the home of the Museum of Somerset )
. Of more than 500 prisoners brought before the court, 144 were hanged and their remains displayed around the county.
1502 – Christopher Columbus Lands at Costa RicaOn September 18, 1502, during his fourth and final voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus landed on the coast of present-day Costa Rica. This expedition aimed to find a westward passage to Asia and establish Spanish colonies. Columbus and his crew explored the Central American coast, encountering indigenous peoples and noting the region’s rich natural resources. Although Columbus did not achieve his primary objective, his voyages opened the door for extensive European exploration and eventual colonization of the Americas, significantly impacting the course of world history.
1970 – Jimi Hendrix Found DeadThe 27-year-old guitarist died in London.
Cause: asphyxiation after an accidental overdose.
His music leaves a lasting legacy in rock history
1685 The Taunton Assize trials came in the aftermath of the Battle of Sedgemoor, which ended the Monmouth Rebellion in England. The trials were led by Lord Chief Justice George Jeffreys ). They took place in the Great Hall of Taunton Castle (now the home of the Museum of Somerset )
. Of more than 500 prisoners brought before the court, 144 were hanged and their remains displayed around the county.
1502 – Christopher Columbus Lands at Costa RicaOn September 18, 1502, during his fourth and final voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus landed on the coast of present-day Costa Rica. This expedition aimed to find a westward passage to Asia and establish Spanish colonies. Columbus and his crew explored the Central American coast, encountering indigenous peoples and noting the region’s rich natural resources. Although Columbus did not achieve his primary objective, his voyages opened the door for extensive European exploration and eventual colonization of the Americas, significantly impacting the course of world history.
1970 – Jimi Hendrix Found DeadThe 27-year-old guitarist died in London.
Cause: asphyxiation after an accidental overdose.
His music leaves a lasting legacy in rock history
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