William the Conqueror crowned king of England
William, the fierce and ambitious Duke of Normandy, has just pulled off the greatest heist of the century! He's snatched the crown from the grasp of the English monarchy, and on Christmas Day, no less! The Norman Conquest of England has reached its climax as William, now hailed as the Conqueror, is crowned king at Westminster Abbey. It's a triumph that will reshape the course of English history, introducing French culture, language, and politics to the island.
Occurred on: December 25th, 1066