This Day in History
Today: December 25, 2025
36
Forces of Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han, under the command of Wu Han, conquer the separatist Chengjia empire, reuniting China.[1]
274
A temple to Sol Invictus is dedicated in Rome by Emperor Aurelian.[2]
333
Roman Emperor Constantine the Great elevates his youngest son Constans to the rank of Caesar.[3]
336
First documentary sign of Christmas celebration in Rome.[4]
350
Vetranio meets Constantius II at Naissus (Serbia) and is forced to abdicate his imperial title. Constantius allows him to live as a private citizen on a state pension.[5]
508
Clovis I, king of the Franks, is baptized into the Catholic faith at Reims, by Saint Remigius.[6]
597
Augustine of Canterbury and his fellow-labourers baptise in Kent more than 10,000 Anglo-Saxons.
800
The coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, in Rome.[7]
820
Eastern Emperor Leo V is murdered in a church[8] of the Great Palace of Constantinople by followers of Michael II.[9]
1000
The foundation of the Kingdom of Hungary: Hungary is established as a Christian kingdom by Stephen I of Hungary.[10]
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