Papal Conclave: Election of Pope Boniface I & Catholic Church's Impact (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Dec 28, 2023 · 9m

A Daily Dose of History (28 Dec 2023)

Today's historical events:

A papal conclave begins, resulting in the election of Pope Boniface I.

Majorian is acclaimed as Western Roman emperor.

Alaric II succeeds his father Euric and becomes king of the Visigoths. He establishes his capital at Aire-sur-l'Adour (Southern Gaul).

An earthquake destroys the city of Dvin, Armenia.

Edward the Confessor's Romanesque monastic church at Westminster Abbey is consecrated.

The reign of Emperor Hanazono of Japan begins.

The Marathas defeat the Adilshahi forces in the Battle of Kolhapur.

King Taksin's coronation…