Important Historical Events of the year 1340, Year 1340 in History

List of 1340 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1340

What happened in the year 1340?

Date Event
June 24, 1340 Hundred Years' War: Battle of Sluys: The French fleet is almost completely destroyed by the English fleet commanded in person by King Edward III.
October 30, 1340 Reconquista: Portuguese and Castilian forces halt a Muslim invasion at the Battle of Río Salado.