This Day in History
Today: February 9, 2026
474
Zeno is crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.[1]
1003
Boleslaus III is restored to authority with armed support from Bolesław I the Brave of Poland.
1098
A First Crusade army led by Bohemond of Taranto wins a major battle against the Seljuq emir Ridwan of Aleppo during the siege of Antioch[2]
1539
The first recorded race is held on Chester Racecourse, known as the Roodee.[3]
1555
Bishop of Gloucester John Hooper is burned at the stake.[4]
1621
Gregory XV becomes Pope, the last Pope elected by acclamation.[5]
1654
The Capture of Fort Rocher takes place during the Anglo-Spanish War.[6]
1775
American Revolutionary War: The British Parliament declares Massachusetts in rebellion.[7]
1778
Rhode Island becomes the fourth US state to ratify the Articles of Confederation.[8]
1822
Haiti attacks the newly established Dominican Republic on the other side of the island of Hispaniola.[9]
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