This Day in History...

October 14, 1066 - English King Harold met and was defeated by William of Normandy at The Battle of Hastings on the southern coast of England. King Harold was killed and William 'The Conqueror' was proclaimed King of England. The famous Bayeux Tapestry depicts the events leading up to and during the battle. It was believed that the tapestry was created by William's Queen Matilda and her ladies-in-waiting but scholars believe it was commissioned by William's brother Bishop Odo.