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A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
We examine the significant events that occurred on this day in history. Get smarter about our history in less than 10 minutes per day! Presented by Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones.
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- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Kucha's Conquest: Tang Dynasty's Power on Silk Road (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (19 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Conquest of Kucha: The forces of Kucha surrender after a forty-day siege led by Tang dynasty…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Nika Riots: Justinian's Triumph & Reforms (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (18 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Nika riots in Constantinople fail. Emperor Huizong abdicates the Chinese throne in favour of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Saint Marcellus' Flood: Europe's Deadliest Disaster (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (17 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Saint Marcellus' flood kills at least 25,000 people on the shores of the North Sea. Pope…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Córdoba's Caliphate: Rise, Influence & Legacy (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (16 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Emir Abd-ar-Rahman III establishes the Caliphate of Córdoba. Saint Marcellus's flood kills at…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Elizabeth I: England's Golden Age Queen (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (15 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Elizabeth I is crowned Queen of England in Westminster Abbey, London. Truce of Yam-Zapolsky…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Royal Alliance: Henry III & Eleanor of Provence - A Turning Point in English History (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (14 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: King Henry III of England marries Eleanor of Provence. Andrew III of Hungary dies, ending the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Papal Bull: Ending Guanche Enslavement in Canary Islands (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (13 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Sicut Dudum, forbidding the enslavement of the Guanche natives in Canary Islands by the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Coronation of Gustav I: A Turning Point in Swedish History (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (12 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Gustav I of Sweden is crowned King of Sweden, having already reigned since his election in…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Vladislaus II: The Turning Point in Bohemian History (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (11 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia becomes King of Bohemia. Arauco War: A Spanish army is defeated…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pope Fabian: The 20th Pope of Rome and Christian Community Expansion (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (10 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Pope Fabian succeeds Anterus to become the twentieth pope of Rome. Robert Guiscard conquers…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
The Twelfth Council of Toledo: Persecution & Discrimination Against Spanish Jews (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (09 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Twelfth Council of Toledo: King Erwig of the Visigoths initiates a council in which he…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Jin Huaidi's Ascension: Succession Challenges & Power Struggles (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (08 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Jin Huaidi becomes emperor of China in succession to his father, Jin Huidi, despite a…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Alfonso IV: Challenges & Reforms in Portuguese History (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (07 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. French troops, led by Francis, Duke of Guise, take…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
1066: The Norman Conquest & Battle of Hastings (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (06 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Following the death of Edward the Confessor on the previous day, the Witan meets to confirm…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Nancy's Battle: Turning Point in European History (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (05 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is defeated and killed in a conflict with René II, Duke of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
The Battle of Reading: Viking Invasion & Anglo-Saxon Struggle (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (04 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Battle of Reading: Æthelred of Wessex and his brother Alfred are defeated by a Danish invasion…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Rhine River: The Year of Four Emperors (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (03 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: The Roman legions on the Rhine refuse to declare their allegiance to Galba, instead…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Reconquista's End: Granada's Surrender & Spain's Unification (+ 5 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (02 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Reconquista: The Emirate of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, surrenders…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Hungary's First King: Stephen I's Historic Coronation (+ 5 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (01 Jan 2024) Today's historical events: Grand Prince Stephen I of Hungary is named the first King of Hungary by Pope Sylvester II…
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Rhine River Invasion: Decline of Roman Empire (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (31 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gaul. Byzantine general…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Justinian's Code: Byzantine Legal Legacy (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (30 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: The second and final edition of the Code of Justinian comes into effect in the Byzantine…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Becket: The Assassination that Shook the Church (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (29 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Papal Conclave: Election of Pope Boniface I & Catholic Church's Impact (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (28 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: A papal conclave begins, resulting in the election of Pope Boniface I. Majorian is acclaimed…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Consecration of Hagia Sophia: Architectural Triumph & Byzantine Legacy (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (27 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: The second Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is consecrated. The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Berengar I: The Iron Crown & Italy's Political Shift (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (26 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Berengar I is elected as king of Italy by the lords of Lombardy. He is crowned with the Iron…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Emperor Aurelian's Temple: Uniting Rome's Beliefs (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (25 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: A temple to Sol Invictus is dedicated in Rome by Emperor Aurelian. First documentary sign of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pope John IV's Election: A Crucial Transition in Catholic Leadership (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (24 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Pope John IV is elected, several months after his predecessor's death. The capital of the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Chlothar I: The Powerful King of the Franks (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (23 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Chlothar I is crowned King of the Franks. Maya queen Yohl Ik'nal is crowned ruler of Palenque…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Vespasian's Rise: A Turning Point in Ancient Rome (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (22 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Vespasian is proclaimed Emperor of Rome; his predecessor, Vitellius, attempts to abdicate but…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pope Honorius II: Power Struggles & Controversial Papal Election (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (21 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Pope Honorius II is consecrated, having been elected after the controversial dethroning of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Richard the Lionheart's Capture: A Turning Point in European Politics (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (20 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Richard I of England is captured and imprisoned by Leopold V of Austria on his way home to…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Coronation of Henry II: Plantagenet Dynasty & the End of The Anarchy (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (19 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Henry II of England is crowned at Westminster Abbey. Pope Clement III is elected. Anne…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Kublai Khan's Yuan Dynasty: A Transformative Era (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (18 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Kublai Khan renames his empire "Yuan" (元 yuán), officially marking the start of the Yuan…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Byzantine Power Shift: Romanos I Lekapenos' Controversial Reign (+ 4 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (17 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Romanos I Lekapenos is crowned co-emperor of the underage Constantine VII. Sultan Nasir-u Din…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pepin of Herstal's Death: Shifting Power in Frankish Kingdom (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (16 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Pepin of Herstal, mayor of the Merovingian palace, dies at Jupille (modern Belgium). He is…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Byzantine Empire's Sole Emperor: Constantine VIII's Ascension (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (15 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Constantine VIII becomes sole emperor of the Byzantine Empire, 63 years after being crowned…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
St. Lucia's Flood: Catastrophic Collapse and 50,000 Lives Lost (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (14 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: St. Lucia's flood: The Zuiderzee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses, killing over 50,000…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Papal Resignation: Saint Celestine V's Historic Decision (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (13 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Saint Celestine V resigns the papacy after only five months to return to his previous life as…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Decisive Battle: Heraclius vs. Rhahzadh - Turning Point in Byzantine-Persian Conflict (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (12 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II's…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Fall of Han Dynasty: Rise of Wei & Three Kingdoms (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (11 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Emperor Xian of Han is forced to abdicate the throne by Cao Cao's son Cao Pi, ending the Han…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Nyköping Banquet: King's Treachery & Swedish Turmoil (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (10 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: The "Nyköping Banquet": King Birger of Sweden treacherously seizes his two brothers Valdemar…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Belisarius' Triumph: Rome Reclaimed in Gothic War (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (09 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Gothic War: The Byzantine general Belisarius enters Rome unopposed; the Gothic garrison flees…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Du Fu's Return: Restoring Order in Tang Dynasty (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (08 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Du Fu returns to Chang'an as a member of Emperor Xuanzong's court, after having escaped the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
London's Royal Opera House: A Cultural Landmark (+ 2 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (07 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: The Royal Opera House opens at Covent Garden, London, England. First concert of the New York…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
King Béla I: Hungary's Turning Point (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (06 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Béla I is crowned king of Hungary. Mongol invasion of Rus': Kyiv under Daniel of Galicia and…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Toledo's Fourth Council: Unifying Spain's Faith (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (05 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Fourth Council of Toledo takes place. Ramon Berenguer II, Count of Barcelona is assassinated…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
First Flag of American Revolution: USS Alfred, Dec 3, 1775 (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (03 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: American Revolutionary War: USS Alfred becomes the first vessel to fly the Grand Union Flag…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pope Innocent IV's Council of Lyon: Resolving Church Disputes & Asserting Papal Power (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (02 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: Pope Innocent IV arrives at Lyon for the First Council of Lyon. The University of Leipzig…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Charlemagne's Role in Vatican Council & Europe's Future (+ 6 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (01 Dec 2023) Today's historical events: A council is convened in the Vatican, at which Charlemagne is to judge the accusations against…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Charles XII: The Fall of a Swedish King (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (30 Nov 2023) Today's historical events: Great Northern War: King Charles XII of Sweden dies during a siege of the fortress of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
King Chlothar I's Death: Fragmentation of Frankish Kingdom (+ 5 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (29 Nov 2023) Today's historical events: Following the death of King Chlothar I at Compiègne, his four sons, Charibert I, Guntram…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Medieval Burgundy's Treaty of Andelot: Power Transition and Dynasty's Future (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (28 Nov 2023) Today's historical events: Treaty of Andelot: King Guntram of Burgundy recognizes Childebert II as his heir. Shi Jingtang…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Emperor Guangwu's Capital Shift: Luoyang's Rise (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (27 Nov 2023) Today's historical events: Luoyang is declared capital of the Eastern Han dynasty by Emperor Guangwu of Han. Rufinus…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Adosinda's Captivity: Political Turmoil in Medieval Asturias (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (26 Nov 2023) Today's historical events: The Asturian queen Adosinda is held at a monastery to prevent her king from retaking the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Scottish Monarchy Transition: Máel Coluim's Legacy Lives On (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (25 Nov 2023) Today's historical events: Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots, dies. His grandson, Donnchad, son of Bethóc and Crínán…
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Theodosius I: Christianity's Rise in Rome (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (24 Nov 2023) Today's historical events: Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal entry, into Constantinople. Conrad of Montferrat…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Seville's Conquest: Turning Point in Reconquista (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (23 Nov 2023) Today's historical events: Conquest of Seville by Christian troops under King Ferdinand III of Castile. Pretender to the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Catholic Church's Dual Papacy: A Period of Division & Controversy (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (22 Nov 2023) Today's historical events: After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Palace, while…
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Pope Anterus: Martyr for Faith & Symbol of Resistance (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (21 Nov 2023) Today's historical events: Pope Anterus succeeds Pontian as the nineteenth pope. During the persecutions of emperor…
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Diocletian: Roman Emperor & Architect of Stability (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (20 Nov 2023) Today's historical events: Diocletian is chosen as Roman emperor. During the An Shi Rebellion, the Tang dynasty, with the…