September 25th in medieval history

I just wanted to assure everyone again that I have not been abducted by aliens or entered the Witness Protection Program. I still have to severely limit my computer time, which is beyond frustrating, and the world’s tragedies continue to be overwhelming. So many people in pain—the latest victims of monster hurricanes in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean nations, those whose lives were turned upside down by the earthquake in Mexico City, and the residents of Texas and Florida, for they are still suffering from the damage done by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. I am so proud of the way people have responded to these crises, total strangers risking their own lives to save others. There is so much hatred out there that at times it seems to drown out the other voices, but if we listen, we can hear them. We need to remember that most of us are good people, that this, too, shall pass, and one of the greatest gifts any nation has ever received was bestowed upon the United States by the men known as our Founding Fathers---our Bill of Rights.
I hope you will be patient with my rerun posts until my injury permits me to spend more time at the computer. This one is five years old, so I am hoping no one remembers it! September 25, 1066 was the date of the highly significant battle of Stamford Bridge, in which the last Saxon king, Harold Godwinson, defeated a force led by the Norwegian king, Harald Hardraga, and the Saxon Harold’s brother Tostig. Harold marched his army an astonishing 180 miles in just four days to catch the Norwegians by surprise. In a very bloody and lengthy battle, both the Norwegian king and Tostig were slain on the field. It was a total triumph for Harold, but it may be one of the most costly victories in history, for three days later, a Norman force led by William the Bastard landed at Pevensey and Harold was forced to race his battered army south to repel this new invasion. Less than three weeks later, both armies met at Hastings and the history of England was forever changed. As many of you already know, Helen Hollick has written an excellent novel about Harold, titled I am the Chosen King in the US and Harold the King in the UK. And here is a good link to the battle of Stamford Bridge. http://www.britainexpress.com/History...