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History Trivia
November 1
Festival of Juno occurred on this day.
193 Pertinax became emperor of Rome whose reign lasted three months. He was known as the first emperor of the tumultuous Year of the Five Emperors. He tried to restore discipline in the Praetorian Guards who rebelled and killed him.
866 The Vikings seized control of Eboracum (York), the first major city to fall in their conquest of England.
1512 Michelangelo's paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were first exhibited.
1570 Netherlands was hit by a flood disaster and thousands were killed.
1604 William Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello" was first presented.
1611 William Shakespeare's romantic comedy "Tempest" was first presented.
Festival of Juno occurred on this day.
193 Pertinax became emperor of Rome whose reign lasted three months. He was known as the first emperor of the tumultuous Year of the Five Emperors. He tried to restore discipline in the Praetorian Guards who rebelled and killed him.
866 The Vikings seized control of Eboracum (York), the first major city to fall in their conquest of England.
1512 Michelangelo's paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were first exhibited.
1570 Netherlands was hit by a flood disaster and thousands were killed.
1604 William Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello" was first presented.
1611 William Shakespeare's romantic comedy "Tempest" was first presented.
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day
The origins of the holiday commemorating all the saints of
the church are obscure, but by the mid-eighth century, November 1st was the day
to honor all known and unknown saints in the Catholic Church. In 837, its
general observance was ordered by Pope Gregory IV. The date may have been
selected for its coincidence with pagan observations of the harvest, including
the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and the ancient Finnish celebration of
Kekri.
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