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Back to SearchByzantine Empire's Sole Emperor: Constantine VIII's Ascension (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (15 Dec 2023)
Today's historical events:
Constantine VIII becomes sole emperor of the Byzantine Empire, 63 years after being…2 years, 4 months ago
St. Lucia's Flood: Catastrophic Collapse and 50,000 Lives Lost (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (14 Dec 2023)
Today's historical events:
St. Lucia's flood: The Zuiderzee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses, killing ove…2 years, 4 months ago
Papal Resignation: Saint Celestine V's Historic Decision (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (13 Dec 2023)
Today's historical events:
Saint Celestine V resigns the papacy after only five months to return to his previo…2 years, 4 months ago
Decisive Battle: Heraclius vs. Rhahzadh - Turning Point in Byzantine-Persian Conflict (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (12 Dec 2023)
Today's historical events:
Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau…2 years, 4 months ago
Fall of Han Dynasty: Rise of Wei & Three Kingdoms (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (11 Dec 2023)
Today's historical events:
Emperor Xian of Han is forced to abdicate the throne by Cao Cao's son Cao Pi, endin…2 years, 4 months ago
Nyköping Banquet: King's Treachery & Swedish Turmoil (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (10 Dec 2023)
Today's historical events:
The "Nyköping Banquet": King Birger of Sweden treacherously seizes his two brothers…2 years, 4 months ago
Belisarius' Triumph: Rome Reclaimed in Gothic War (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (09 Dec 2023)
Today's historical events:
Gothic War: The Byzantine general Belisarius enters Rome unopposed; the Gothic garr…2 years, 4 months ago
Du Fu's Return: Restoring Order in Tang Dynasty (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (08 Dec 2023)
Today's historical events:
Du Fu returns to Chang'an as a member of Emperor Xuanzong's court, after having esc…2 years, 4 months ago
London's Royal Opera House: A Cultural Landmark (+ 2 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (07 Dec 2023)
Today's historical events:
The Royal Opera House opens at Covent Garden, London, England. First concert of the…2 years, 4 months ago
King Béla I: Hungary's Turning Point (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (06 Dec 2023)
Today's historical events:
Béla I is crowned king of Hungary. Mongol invasion of Rus': Kyiv under Daniel of Ga…2 years, 4 months ago