Vespasian's Rise: Year of Four Emperors (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Dec 20, 2024 · 9m

A Daily Dose of History (20 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Antonius Primus enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor for Nero's former general Vespasian.

Richard I of England is captured and imprisoned by Leopold V of Austria on his way home to England after the Third Crusade.

The Louisiana Purchase is completed at a ceremony in New Orleans.

Peninsular War: The Siege of Zaragoza begins.

South Carolina becomes the first state to attempt to secede from the United States.

World War I: The last Australian troops are evacuated from Gallipoli.

Cheka, the first Soviet secret police force, is…