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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
Emperor Claudius: Rome's Surprising Success (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (25 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: After a night of negotiation, Claudius is accepted as Roman emperor by the Senate. In the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Rise of Emperor Claudius: A Surprising Reign (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (24 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: Claudius is proclaimed Roman emperor by the Praetorian Guard after they assassinate the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Roman Emperor Theodosius I Names Son Honorius Co-Emperor (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (23 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: Roman emperor Theodosius I proclaims his eight-year-old son Honorius co-emperor. Using…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Byzantine Emperor Crowns Infant Son for Succession (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (22 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: Eight-month-old Constantine is crowned as co-emperor (Caesar) by his father Heraclius at…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Swiss Anabaptist Movement: Radical Religious Defiance (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (21 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: The Swiss Anabaptist Movement is founded when Conrad Grebel, Felix Manz, George Blaurock, and…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pope Fabian: Martyr for Christ in 250 AD (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (20 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: Pope Fabian is martyred during the Decian persecution. Finnish peasant Lalli kills English…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Tang Dynasty's Kucha Conquest: Military Triumph & Cultural Expansion (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (19 Jan 2025) 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
Leo II: Child Emperor's Short Reign (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (18 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: Seven-year-old Leo II succeeds his maternal grandfather Leo I as Byzantine emperor. He dies…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Devastating 1362 North Sea Flood (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (17 Jan 2025) 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
Conquest of Tikal: Teotihuacán's Military Triumph (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (16 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: General Siyaj K'ak' conquers Tikal, enlarging the domain of King Spearthrower Owl of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Otho's Reign: Rise, Fall & Suicide in Rome (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (15 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: Otho seizes power in Rome, proclaiming himself Emperor of Rome, beginning a reign of only…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Medieval Power Couple: Henry III & Eleanor of Provence (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (14 Jan 2025) 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
Nika Riots: Justinian's Reign in Turmoil (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (13 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: The Nika riots break out, during the racing season at the Hippodrome in Constantinople, as a…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Byzantine Emperor Zeno's Turbulent Reign and Return (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (12 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople, and his general…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Nika Riots: Emperor Justinian's Rebellion (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (11 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: Nika riots in Constantinople: A quarrel between supporters of different chariot teams—the…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Fall of Western Han: Rise of Xin Dynasty (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (10 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: The Western Han dynasty ends when Wang Mang claims that the divine Mandate of Heaven called…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Toledo's Twelfth Council: Impact on Spanish Jews (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (09 Jan 2025) 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 Succession: Political Intrigues in Jin Dynasty (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (08 Jan 2025) 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: King of Portugal's Reign (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (07 Jan 2025) 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
Harold Godwinson: The Norman Conquest Catalyst (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (06 Jan 2025) 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 1477: Charles the Bold's Defeat & Burgundy's Fall (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (05 Jan 2025) 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
Battle of Reading 871: Anglo-Saxon vs. Danish Forces (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (04 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: Battle of Reading: Æthelred of Wessex and his brother Alfred are defeated by a Danish invasion…
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Year of the Four Emperors: Roman Civil War (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (03 Jan 2025) 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
Alemanni Invasion: Roman Empire's Winter Crisis (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (02 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: The Alemanni cross the frozen Rhine in large numbers, invading the Roman Empire. Mercurius…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Rise and Fall of Emperor Pertinax (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (01 Jan 2025) Today's historical events: The Senate chooses Pertinax against his will to succeed Commodus as Roman emperor. Saint…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Crossing of the Rhine: Fall of Rome's Beginning (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (31 Dec 2024) 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
Code of Justinian: Legal Consolidation in Byzantium (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (30 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: The second and final edition of the Code of Justinian comes into effect in the Byzantine…
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Coronation of Charles the Bald: Holy Roman Emperor (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (29 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: Charles the Bald, King of the Franks, is crowned as Holy Roman Emperor Charles II. Thomas…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Papal Conclave of 0418: Electing Pope Boniface I (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (28 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: A papal conclave begins, resulting in the election of Pope Boniface I. Alaric II succeeds his…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Hagia Sophia: Byzantine Architectural Marvel (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (27 Dec 2024) 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: King of Italy - 887 Election & Turbulent Reign (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (26 Dec 2024) 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
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…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Emperor Xiao Yan Names Heir: Southern Qi Dynasty's Turning Point (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (24 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: Chinese emperor Xiao Yan names Xiao Tong his heir designate.[citation needed] Pope John IV is…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Arian Vandal Kingdom Ends Nicene Persecution (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (23 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: The Arian Vandal Kingdom ceases its persecution of Nicene Christianity. Chlothar I is crowned…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Vespasian's Rise: Year of Four Emperors (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (22 Dec 2024) 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
Vespasian: Restoring Rome's Order & Prosperity (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (21 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: The Roman Senate declares Vespasian emperor of Rome, the last in the Year of the Four…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Vespasian's Rise: Year of Four Emperors (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (20 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: Antonius Primus enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor for Nero's former general Vespasian…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Coronation of Henry II: Reign of Power (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (19 Dec 2024) 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 Renames Empire: The Birth of Yuan Dynasty (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (18 Dec 2024) 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
Rome's 546 AD Siege: Ostrogoths vs Byzantine Empire (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (17 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoths under king Totila plunder the city, by bribing the Byzantine…
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Pepin of Herstal: Legacy & Power Struggles (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (16 Dec 2024) 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
Belisarius' Triumph: The Vandalic War (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (15 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: Vandalic War: Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Devastating Earthquake in Constantinople: Hagia Sophia's Fall (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (14 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: Constantinople is severely damaged by an earthquake, which cracks the dome of Hagia Sophia…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Saint Celestine V: The Humble Pope's Resignation (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (13 Dec 2024) 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 Victory: Battle of Nineveh 627 (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (12 Dec 2024) 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
The Fall of Han: Rise of Wei & Three Kingdoms (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (11 Dec 2024) 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
Betrayal at Nyköping Castle: Swedish Royal Tragedy (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (10 Dec 2024) 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' Rome Triumph: Gothic War Turning Point (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (09 Dec 2024) 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
Louis the Stammerer: Viking Era King (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (08 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: Louis the Stammerer (son of Charles the Bald) is crowned king of the West Frankish Kingdom at…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Byzantine Emperor Justin II Adopts Tiberius as Caesar (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (07 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: Byzantine Emperor Justin II, suffering recurring seizures of insanity, adopts his general…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Antipope Leo VIII: The Schism of 963 (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (06 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: Pope Leo VIII is appointed to the office of Protonotary and begins his papacy as antipope of…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Toledo's Fourth Council: Shaping Visigothic Spain (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (05 Dec 2024) 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
Charlemagne: Rise of a Medieval Power (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (04 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: Austrasian king Carloman I dies, leaving his brother Charlemagne king of the now complete…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Coronation of Berengar I: Holy Roman Emperor (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (03 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: Pope John X crowns Berengar I of Italy as Holy Roman Emperor (probable date). American…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Pope Innocent IV at First Council of Lyon 1244 (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (02 Dec 2024) Today's historical events: Pope Innocent IV arrives at Lyon for the First Council of Lyon. The University of Leipzig…
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Charlemagne's Council: Papal Acquittal & Coronation (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (01 Dec 2024) 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
Siege of Pensacola: British Empire's Strategic Setback (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (30 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Queen Anne's War: The second Siege of Pensacola comes to end with the failure of the British…
- A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
Frankish Civil War: Legacy of King Chlothar I (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (29 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Following the death of King Chlothar I at Compiègne, his four sons, Charibert I, Guntram…
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Legacy Secured: Treaty of Andelot 587 (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (28 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Treaty of Andelot: King Guntram of Burgundy recognizes Childebert II as his heir. Shi Jingtang…
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Emperor Guangwu: Luoyang's Rise in Han Dynasty (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (27 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: Luoyang is declared capital of the Eastern Han dynasty by Emperor Guangwu of Han. Emperor…