Historical Events In 1146

Mar 31   Bernard of Clairvaux preaches his famous sermon in a field at Vézelay, urging the necessity of a Second Crusade. Louis VII is present, and joins the Crusade in the year 1146.   

Aug 30   On this day in history european leaders outlaw crossbow intending to ending war for all time   

Sep 14   In the year 1146 imad ad-Din Zengi, gov of Basra, murdered   

Sep 14   In the year 1146 death of imad ad-Din Zengi, gov of Basra, murdered