April 13 1111: Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. Henry gained power by revolting against his father Henry IV. This was unfortunate for the...
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This Day, January 11, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
January 11 66(28th of Tevet, 3826): The Sanhedrin elected Joseph ben Gorion and the High Priest Anan as the administrative heads of the government...
This Day, April 20, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
April 20 121: Birthdate of Marcus Aurelius 16th Roman emperor. The “Philosopher” Emperor reigned from 161-180 and he was a cut above those who came...
This Day, March 22, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
March 22 1144: This date marks the first ritual murder libel which took place in in Norwich, England. It set the pattern for subsequent accusations...
This Day, February 27, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
February 27 272: Birthdate of Constantinethe Great, RomanEmperor from 306 to 337.Constantineadopted Christianity as the state religion for the...
This Day, July 25, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
July 25 306: Constantine I was proclaimed Roman emperor by his troops. Under the rule of Constantine, Christianity would in effect become the...
This Day, January 9, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
January 9 638: As a result of the Sixth Council of Toledo that began today “King Chintilla decreed that only Catholics were permitted to live in...
This Day, May 26, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
May 26 1096(1st of Sivan): The Crusaders massacred the Jews of Neuss, Germany 1135: Alfonso VII of León and Castile was crowned in the Cathedral...
This Day, May 22, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
May 22 334 BCE: The Macedonian army of Alexander the Great defeated Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. This was the first step of...