Zeno: Isaurian Emperor of Byzantium (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Feb 9, 2025 · 10m

A Daily Dose of History (09 Feb 2025)

Today's historical events:

Zeno is crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.

Boleslaus III is restored to authority with armed support from Bolesław I the Brave of Poland.

Bishop of Gloucester John Hooper is burned at the stake.

Gregory XV becomes Pope, the last Pope elected by acclamation.

The Capture of Fort Rocher takes place during the Anglo-Spanish War.

American Revolutionary War: The British Parliament declares Massachusetts in rebellion.

Rhode Island becomes the fourth US state to ratify the Articles of Confederation.

The Habsburg Empire joins…