It happened today – this day in history – July 29
904: Thessalonica is sacked by Saracen pirates led by renegade Leo of Tripoli. 1221: Emperor Go-Horikawa, aged only 10 years old, ascends to the Chrysanthemum Throne of Japan. 1565: Mary, Queen of Scots, marries her cousin, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley. 1567 …