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   European leaders outlaw crossbow intending to ending war for all time in the year 1146.   

Sep 14   Imad ad-Din Zengi, gov of Basra, murdered in the year 1146.   

Sep 14   Imad ad-Din Zengi, gov of Basra, murdered died in the year 1146.