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Miracle of the Rain: Roman Triumph in Marcomannic Wars (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (11 Jun 2026)
Today's historical events:
Marcomannic Wars: The Roman army in Moravia is encircled by the Quadi, who have broken the peace treaty (171). In a violent thunderstorm emperor Marcus Aurelius defeats and subdues them in the so-called "miracle of the rain".
Emperor Taizong of Tang sends envoys to the Xueyantuo bearing gold and silk in order to seek the release of Chinese prisoners captured during the transition from Sui to Tang.
A Hasanid Alid uprising in Mecca is crushed by the Abbasids at the Battle of Fakhkh.
Vladimir the Great consolidates the Kievan realm…
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