Byzantine Emperor Justin II Adopts Tiberius as Caesar (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Dec 7, 2024 · 8m

A Daily Dose of History (07 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Byzantine Emperor Justin II, suffering recurring seizures of insanity, adopts his general Tiberius and proclaims him as Caesar.

The Sajid emir of Adharbayjan, Yusuf ibn Abi'l-Saj is defeated and captured by the Qarmatians near Kufa.

Tumult of Thorn: Religious unrest is followed by the execution of nine Protestant citizens and the mayor of Thorn (Toruń) by Polish authorities.

The Royal Opera House opens at Covent Garden, London, England.

Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the United States Constitution.

The Battle of…