Batavian Rebellion: Roman-Germanic Conflict (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Aug 1, 2026 · 7m

A Daily Dose of History (01 Aug 2026)

Today's historical events:

Batavian rebellion: The Batavians in Germania Inferior (Netherlands) revolt under the leadership of Gaius Julius Civilis.

Justinian I becomes the sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire.

Taormina, the last Byzantine stronghold in Sicily, is captured by the Aghlabid army, concluding the Muslim conquest of Sicily.

Isaac II Angelos, restored Byzantine Emperor, declares his son Alexios IV Angelos co-emperor after pressure from the forces of the Fourth Crusade.

The Old Swiss Confederacy is formed with the signature of the Federal Charter…