Domitian: Rise and Fall of Roman Emperor (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Sep 14, 2024 · 9m

A Daily Dose of History (14 Sep 2024)

Today's historical events:

Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.

Emperor Heraclius enters Constantinople in triumph after his victory over the Persian Empire.

"Night of the three Caliphs": Harun al-Rashid becomes the Abbasid caliph upon the death of his brother al-Hadi. Birth of Harun's son al-Ma'mun.

Battle of Islandbridge: High King Niall Glúndub is killed while leading an Irish coalition against the Vikings of Uí Ímair, led by King Sitric Cáech.

Genpei War: Battle of Ishibashiyama in Japan.

The first recorded…