Emperor Suzaku's Historic Abdication in Japan (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (16 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Suzaku abdicates the throne in favor of his brother Murakami who becomes th…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Emperor Valentinian II's Assassination: Roman Empire's Turning Point (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (15 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Valentinian II is assassinated while advancing into Gaul against the Franki…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Robert II Names Son Henry I Junior King of Franks (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (14 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Robert II of France names his son Henry I as junior King of the Franks. The Siege o…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Pope Stephen I: Unity and Forgiveness (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (12 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Pope Stephen I succeeds Pope Lucius I, becoming the 23rd pope of the Catholic Churc…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Constantine's Vision: Consecration of Constantinople (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (11 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Constantinople is consecrated. A copy of the Diamond Sutra is printed in China, mak…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Scottish Nobles Recognize Edward I: 1291 (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (10 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Scottish nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England pending the selectio…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Patriarch Athanasius: Defender of Nicene Creed (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (09 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Athanasius is elected Patriarch of Alexandria. England and Portugal formally ratify…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Emperor Honorius Grants Tax Relief to Ravaged Provinces (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (08 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Honorius signs an edict providing tax relief for the Italian provinces Tusc…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Jewish Revolt Against Constantius Gallus: 351 AD (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (07 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

The Jewish revolt against Constantius Gallus breaks out after his arrival at Antioc…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Sack of Rome: End of Renaissance Era (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (06 May 2024)

Today's historical events:

Spanish and German troops sack Rome; many scholars consider this the end of the Ren…

2 years, 5 months ago

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