26th March » The Siege of Algeciras (1342–1344) called Siege of Algeciras, one of the first European military engagements where gunpowder was used, comes to an end.
28th October » The lower town of Smyrna is captured by Smyrniote crusades called Crusaders.
Famous Birthdays in 1344
18th September » Marie of Valois, Duchess of Bar (d. 1404)