Emperor Xiao Yan Names Heir: Southern Qi Dynasty's Turning Point (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (24 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Chinese emperor Xiao Yan names Xiao Tong his heir designate.[citation needed] Pope …

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Arian Vandal Kingdom Ends Nicene Persecution (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (23 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

The Arian Vandal Kingdom ceases its persecution of Nicene Christianity. Chlothar I …

1 year, 2 months ago

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Vespasian's Rise: Year of Four Emperors (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (22 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Vespasian is proclaimed Emperor of Rome; his predecessor, Vitellius, attempts to ab…

1 year, 2 months ago

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Vespasian: Restoring Rome's Order & Prosperity (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (21 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

The Roman Senate declares Vespasian emperor of Rome, the last in the Year of the Fo…

1 year, 2 months ago

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Vespasian's Rise: Year of Four Emperors (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (20 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Antonius Primus enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor for Nero's former general…

1 year, 2 months ago

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Coronation of Henry II: Reign of Power (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (19 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Henry II of England is crowned at Westminster Abbey. Pope Clement III is elected. A…

1 year, 2 months ago

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Kublai Khan Renames Empire: The Birth of Yuan Dynasty (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (18 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Kublai Khan renames his empire "Yuan" (元 yuán), officially marking the start of the…

1 year, 2 months ago

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Rome's 546 AD Siege: Ostrogoths vs Byzantine Empire (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (17 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoths under king Totila plunder the city, by bribing the By…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Pepin of Herstal: Legacy & Power Struggles (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (16 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Pepin of Herstal, mayor of the Merovingian palace, dies at Jupille (modern Belgium)…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Belisarius' Triumph: The Vandalic War (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (15 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Vandalic War: Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King G…

1 year, 3 months ago

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