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Fall of Western Rome: Orestes vs. Nepos (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (28 Aug 2024)
Today's historical events:
The Roman general Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his capital city, Ravenna.
Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths, defeats Odoacer at the Battle of Isonzo, forcing his way into Italy.
Fatimah, daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, dies, with her cause of death being a controversial topic among the Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims.
Silla-Tang armies crush the Baekje restoration attempt and force Yamato Japan to withdraw from Korea in the Battle of Baekgang.
Ottoman wars in Europe: The Ottoman Turks occupy…
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