24 July 1148 July 23, 2022 Author: Staff Louis VII of France lays siege to Damascus during the Second Crusade. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I don't care what is written about me, so long as it isn't true." Dorothy Parker — Click here for more from Dorothy Parker Related posts: 7 June 1099 7 June 1099 20 July 1189 16 June 1779 5 December 1560 24 July 2005 11 June 1509 19 April 1770 9 October 1514 6 May 1682 Categories: History Tags: 1148, 24 July