Historical Events Nov 6 Battle of Menai Straits (Moel-y-don): forces of Edward I defeated as they try to cross a pontoon bridge during their reconquor of Wales Nov 9 Pope Martinus IV excommunicates king Pedro III of Aragon 1281 History by Year 1283 What Happened in 1282 When The Bells Rang Out For Freedom March 30, 1282