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Back to SearchNika Riots: Justinian's Reign in Turmoil (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (13 Jan 2025)
Today's historical events:
The Nika riots break out, during the racing season at the Hippodrome in Constantino…1 year, 2 months ago
Byzantine Emperor Zeno's Turbulent Reign and Return (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (12 Jan 2025)
Today's historical events:
Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople, and his gen…1 year, 2 months ago
Nika Riots: Emperor Justinian's Rebellion (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (11 Jan 2025)
Today's historical events:
Nika riots in Constantinople: A quarrel between supporters of different chariot tea…1 year, 2 months ago
Fall of Western Han: Rise of Xin Dynasty (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (10 Jan 2025)
Today's historical events:
The Western Han dynasty ends when Wang Mang claims that the divine Mandate of Heave…1 year, 2 months ago
Toledo's Twelfth Council: Impact on Spanish Jews (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (09 Jan 2025)
Today's historical events:
Twelfth Council of Toledo: King Erwig of the Visigoths initiates a council in which…1 year, 2 months ago
Jin Huaidi's Succession: Political Intrigues in Jin Dynasty (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (08 Jan 2025)
Today's historical events:
Jin Huaidi becomes emperor of China in succession to his father, Jin Huidi, despite…1 year, 2 months ago
Alfonso IV: King of Portugal's Reign (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (07 Jan 2025)
Today's historical events:
Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. French troops, led by Francis, Duke of Guise, …1 year, 2 months ago
Harold Godwinson: The Norman Conquest Catalyst (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (06 Jan 2025)
Today's historical events:
Following the death of Edward the Confessor on the previous day, the Witan meets to…1 year, 2 months ago
Nancy 1477: Charles the Bold's Defeat & Burgundy's Fall (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (05 Jan 2025)
Today's historical events:
Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is defeated and killed in a conflict with René II…1 year, 2 months ago
Battle of Reading 871: Anglo-Saxon vs. Danish Forces (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (04 Jan 2025)
Today's historical events:
Battle of Reading: Æthelred of Wessex and his brother Alfred are defeated by a Dani…1 year, 2 months ago