Day In History
This Day in History
Today: April 1, 2026
527
Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne.[1]
1081
Alexios I Komnenos overthrows the Byzantine emperor Nikephoros III Botaneiates,[2] and, after his troops spend three days extensively looting Constantinople, is formally crowned on April 4.[3]
1572
In the Eighty Years' War, the Watergeuzen capture Brielle from the Seventeen Provinces, gaining the first foothold on land for what would become the Dutch Republic.[4]
1789
In New York City, the United States House of Representatives achieves its first quorum and elects Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania as its first Speaker.[5]
1833
The Convention of 1833, a political gathering of settlers in Mexican Texas to help draft a series of petitions to the Mexican government, begins in San Felipe de Austin.[6]
1865
American Civil War: Union troops led by Philip Sheridan decisively defeat Confederate troops led by George Pickett, cutting the Army of Northern Virginia's last supply line during the Siege of Petersburg.[7]
1867
Singapore becomes a British crown colony.[8]
1873
The White Star steamer SS Atlantic sinks off Nova Scotia, killing 547 in one of the worst marine disasters of the 19th century.[9]
1900
Prince George becomes absolute monarch of the Cretan State.[10]
1908
The Territorial Force (renamed Territorial Army in 1920) is formed as a volunteer reserve component of the British Army.[11]
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