November 1
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 Sistine Chapel was first exhibited.
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