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The Nicene Creed: Birth of Christian Doctrine (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (20 May 2023)
Today's historical events:
The First Council of Nicaea is formally opened, starting the first ecumenical council of the Christian Church.
Empress Ariadne marries Anastasius I. The widowed Augusta is able to choose her successor for the Byzantine throne, after Zeno (late emperor) dies of dysentery.
The Battle of Dun Nechtain is fought between a Pictish army under King Bridei III and the invading Northumbrians under King Ecgfrith, who are decisively defeated.
The Second Battle of Lincoln is fought near Lincoln, England, resulting in the defeat of Prince…
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