Nestorius: Controversial Patriarch of Constantinople (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Apr 10, 2026 · 8m

A Daily Dose of History (10 Apr 2026)

Today's historical events:

Nestorius becomes the Patriarch of Constantinople. Three years later, he would be deposed due to alleged heresy.

Halley's Comet makes its closest approach to Earth at a distance equal to 0.0342 AU (5.1 million kilometres/3.2 million miles).

Deshin Shekpa, 5th Karmapa Lama visits the Ming dynasty capital at Nanjing. He is awarded the title "Great Treasure Prince of Dharma".

Ludovico Sforza is captured by Swiss troops at Novara and is handed over to the French.

The settlement of Villa Imperial de Carlos V (now the city of Potosí)…