Day In History
This Day in History
Today: March 1, 2026
-509
Publius Valerius Publicola celebrates the first triumph of the Roman Republic after his victory over the deposed king Lucius Tarquinius Superbus at the Battle of Silva Arsia.[1]
293
Emperor Diocletian and Maximian appoint Constantius Chlorus and Galerius as Caesars. This is considered the beginning of the Tetrarchy, known as the Quattuor Principes Mundi ("Four Rulers of the World").[2]
350
Vetranio proclaims himself Caesar after being encouraged to do so by Constantina, sister of Constantius II.[3]
834
Emperor Louis the Pious is restored as sole ruler of the Frankish Empire.[4]
1476
Forces of the Catholic Monarchs engage the combined Portuguese-Castilian armies of Afonso V and Prince John at the Battle of Toro.[5]
1562
Sixty-three Huguenots are massacred in Wassy, France, marking the start of the French Wars of Religion.[6]
1628
Writs issued in February by Charles I of England mandate that every county in England (not just seaport towns) pay ship tax by this date.
1633
Samuel de Champlain reclaims his role as commander of New France on behalf of Cardinal Richelieu.
1692
Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne and Tituba are brought before local magistrates in Salem Village, Massachusetts, beginning what would become known as the Salem witch trials.
1781
The Articles of Confederation goes into effect in the United States.[7]
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