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A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History

By: Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones
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 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.(c) 2023 Klassic Studios Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved. World
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  • Nero: Rise to Power and Fall from Grace (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)

    Nero: Rise to Power and Fall from Grace (+ 14 more historical events on this day!)
    Mar 4 2026
    A Daily Dose of History (04 Mar 2026) Today's historical events: Nero, later to become Roman emperor, is given the title princeps iuventutis (head of the youth). Martyrdom of Saint Adrian of Nicomedia. Croatian Knez Trpimir I issues a statute, a document with the first known written mention of the Croats name in Croatian sources. Translation of the relics of martyr Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, Prince of the Czechs. Frederick I Barbarossa is elected King of Germany. The Battle of the Sit River is fought in the northern part of the present-day Yaroslavl Oblast of Russia between the Mongol hordes of Batu Khan and the Russians under Yuri II of Vladimir-Suzdal during the Mongol invasion of Rus'. Ramathibodi becomes King of Siam. Władysław II Jagiełło (Jogaila) is crowned King of Poland. Wars of the Roses in England: Lancastrian King Henry VI is deposed by his House of York cousin, who then becomes King Edward IV. Explorer Christopher Columbus arrives back in Lisbon, Portugal, aboard his ship Niña from his voyage to what are now The Bahamas and other islands in the Caribbean. Hernán Cortés arrives in Mexico in search of the Aztec civilization and its wealth. The Massachusetts Bay Colony is granted a Royal charter. English King Charles II declares war on the Netherlands marking the start of the Second Anglo-Dutch War. John Flamsteed is appointed the first Astronomer Royal of England. Charles II grants a land charter to William Penn for the area that will later become Pennsylvania. Information from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Barbarian Influence: Decline of Western Rome (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

    Barbarian Influence: Decline of Western Rome (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
    Mar 3 2026
    A Daily Dose of History (03 Mar 2026) Today's historical events: Gundobad (nephew of Ricimer) nominates Glycerius as emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Empress Genshō abdicates the throne in favor of her nephew Shōmu who becomes emperor of Japan. Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Sultan of Bengal Daud Khan Karrani's army at the Battle of Tukaroi. The Olympic Theatre, designed by Andrea Palladio, is inaugurated in Vicenza. American Revolutionary War: The first amphibious landing of the United States Marine Corps begins the Battle of Nassau. American Revolutionary War: The Continental Army is routed at the Battle of Brier Creek near Savannah, Georgia. The Russo-Ottoman siege of Corfu ends with the surrender of the French garrison. The U.S. Congress passes the Missouri Compromise. Florida is admitted as the 27th U.S. state. The Territory of Minnesota is created. The two-day Great Slave Auction, the largest such auction in United States history, concludes. Information from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Siege of Rome: Belisarius vs Ostrogoths (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

    Siege of Rome: Belisarius vs Ostrogoths (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
    Mar 2 2026
    A Daily Dose of History (02 Mar 2026) Today's historical events: Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoth army under king Vitiges begins the siege of the capital. Belisarius conducts a delaying action outside the Flaminian Gate; he and a detachment of his bucellarii are almost cut off. Louis V becomes the last Carolingian king of West Francia after the death of his father, Lothaire. Skanderbeg organizes a group of Albanian nobles to form the League of Lezhë. George of Poděbrady is chosen as the king of Bohemia. Burgundian Wars: The Old Swiss Confederacy hands Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, a major defeat in the Battle of Grandson in Canton of Neuchâtel. The College of Arms is formally incorporated by Royal Charter signed by King Richard III of England. Vasco da Gama's fleet visits the Island of Mozambique. The Great Fire of Meireki begins in Edo (now Tokyo), Japan, causing more than 100,000 deaths before it exhausts itself three days later. American Revolutionary War: Patriot militia units attempt to prevent capture of supply ships in and around the Savannah River by a small fleet of the Royal Navy in the Battle of the Rice Boats. Claude Chappe demonstrates the first semaphore line near Paris. The Bank of England issues the first one-pound and two-pound banknotes. The U.S. Congress passes the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves, disallowing the importation of new slaves into the country. Signing of the Kandyan Convention treaty by British invaders and the leaders of the Kingdom of Kandy. Texas Revolution: The Declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico is adopted. Information from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
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