Historical Events Battle of Menai Straits 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 King of England Edward I Nov 9 Pope Martinus IV excommunicates king Pedro III of Aragon Events in 1282 1281 History by Year 1283 What Happened in 1282 When The Bells Rang Out For FreedomMarch 30, 1282