Decline of Senate Power: Tacitus, the Last Emperor (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Sep 25, 2023 · 9m

A Daily Dose of History (25 Sep 2023)

Today's historical events:

For the last time, the Roman Senate chooses an emperor; they elect 75-year-old Marcus Claudius Tacitus.

In the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harald Hardrada, the invading King of Norway, is defeated by King Harold II of England.

England and Scotland sign the Treaty of York, establishing the location of their common border.

Ottoman Emperor Bayezid I defeats a Christian army at the Battle of Nicopolis.

Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa reaches what would become known as the Pacific Ocean.

The Peace of Augsburg is signed by…