Reunification of China: Emperor Guangwu's Triumph (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (25 Dec 2024)

Today's historical events:

Forces of Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han, under the command of Wu Han, conquer the separatist Chengjia empire, reuniting China.

A temple to Sol Invictus is dedicated in Rome by Emperor Aurelian.

Roman Emperor Constantine the Great elevates his youngest son Constans to the rank of Caesar.

First documentary sign of Christmas celebration in Rome.

Augustine of Canterbury and his fellow-labourers baptise in Kent more than 10,000 Anglo-Saxons.

The coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, in Rome.

Eastern Emperor Leo V is…

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