History Trivia - 'Union Jack' created by royal decree
April 12
238 Gordian II lost the Battle of Carthage against the Numidian forces loyal to Maximinus Thrax and was killed. Gordian I, his father, committed suicide.
1204 The Crusaders of the Fourth Crusade breached the walls of Constantinople and entered the city, which they completely occupied the following day.
1606 The combined English-Scottish 'Union Jack' was created by royal decree, originally for use at sea only.
238 Gordian II lost the Battle of Carthage against the Numidian forces loyal to Maximinus Thrax and was killed. Gordian I, his father, committed suicide.
1204 The Crusaders of the Fourth Crusade breached the walls of Constantinople and entered the city, which they completely occupied the following day.
1606 The combined English-Scottish 'Union Jack' was created by royal decree, originally for use at sea only.
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