A Daily Dose of History (25 Dec 2024) Today's historical events:

• Forces of Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han, under the command of Wu Han, conquer the separatist Chengjia empire, reuniting China.
• A temple to Sol Invictus is dedicated in Rome by Emperor Aurelian.
• Roman Emperor Constantine the Great elevates his youngest son Constans to the rank of Caesar.
• First documentary sign of Christmas celebration in Rome.
• Augustine of Canterbury and his fellow-labourers baptise in Kent more than 10,000 Anglo-Saxons.
• The coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, in Rome.
• Eastern Emperor Leo V is murdered in a church of the Great Palace of Constantinople by followers of Michael II.
• The foundation of the Kingdom of Hungary: Hungary is established as a Christian kingdom by Stephen I of Hungary.
• Sweyn Forkbeard takes control of the Danelaw and is proclaimed king of England.

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