Fall of Majorian: Roman Emperor's Arrest (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (02 Aug 2026) Today's historical events: Majorian is arrested near Tortona (northern Italy) and deposed by the Suebian general Ricimer as puppet emperor. After a two-years siege, the city of Toledo, in Spain, surrenders to the forces of the Caliph of Córdoba Abd al-Rahman III, assuming an important victory in his campaign to subjugate the Central March. Edward I of England returns from the Ninth Crusade and is crowned King seventeen days later. After the execution of her husband, Jeanne de Clisson sells her estates and raises a force of men with which to attack French shipping and ports. Russian troops are defeated by forces of the Blue Horde Khan Arapsha in the Battle on Pyana River. Thomas Grey is executed for participating in the Southampton Plot. During Henry Hudson's search for the Northwest Passage, he sails into what is now known as Hudson Bay. The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence took place. The first United States Census is conducted. French Revolutionary Wars: The Battle of the Nile concludes in a British victory. Charles X of France abdicates the throne in favor of his grandson Henri. The Government of India Act 1858 replaces Company rule in India with that of the British Raj. Japan's Edo society class system is abolished as part of the Meiji Restoration reforms. Information from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices