Emperor Constantius II's Death: A Turning Point in Roman History (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (03 Nov 2024)

Today's historical events:

Emperor Constantius II dies of a fever at Mopsuestia in Cilicia; on his deathbed he is baptised and declares his cousin Julian rightful successor.

Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim caliph, is assassinated by a Persian slave in Medina.

The River Arno floods causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani.

Liège is sacked by Charles I of Burgundy's troops.

Christopher Columbus first sights the island of Dominica in the Caribbean Sea.

English Parliament passes the first Act of…

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