This Day in History
Today: December 28, 2025
418
A papal election begins, resulting in the election of Pope Boniface I.[1]
457
Majorian is acclaimed as Western Roman emperor.
484
Alaric II succeeds his father Euric and becomes king of the Visigoths. He establishes his capital at Aire-sur-l'Adour (Southern Gaul).
893
An earthquake destroys the city of Dvin, Armenia.
1065
Edward the Confessor's Romanesque monastic church at Westminster Abbey is consecrated.[2]
1308
The reign of Emperor Hanazono of Japan begins.
1659
The Marathas defeat the Adilshahi forces in the Battle of Kolhapur.
1768
King Taksin's coronation achieved through conquest as a king of Thailand and established Thonburi as a capital.
1795
Construction of Yonge Street, formerly recognized as the longest street in the world, begins in York, Upper Canada (present-day Toronto).
1832
John C. Calhoun becomes the first Vice President of the United States to resign. He resigned after being elected Senator from South Carolina.
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