What happened in 1346
3 entries recorded for 1346, listed by date. That was 680 years ago.
1346 at a glance
- Years ago
- 680 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 14th century
- Decade
- 1340s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 3
- Breakdown
- 3 historical events
April
- April 1
Hundred Years' War
Hundred Years' War: John, Duke of Normandy, laid siege to the town of Aiguillon.
August
- August 26
Hundred Years' War
Hundred Years' War: At the Battle of Crécy, English forces established the military supremacy of English longbows over the French combination of crossbows and armoured knights.
October
- October 17
Hundred Years' War
Hundred Years' War: Under the terms of Scotland's Auld Alliance with France, King David II of Scotland (pictured) was captured at the Battle of Neville's Cross following his invasion of England.
Questions about 1346
What happened in 1346?
This site records 3 entries for 1346, including Hundred Years' War on April 1. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1346?
680 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1346 turns 680 this year.
Which century is 1346 in?
1346 falls in the 14th century, in the 1340s.
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