Fall of Romulus: End of Western Roman Empire (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
- Published
- September 4, 2026
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- 8:30
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- Last updated
- Sep 27, 2026
Discusses A Daily Dose of History (04 Sep 2026) Today's historical events: Romulus Augustulus is deposed when …
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A Daily Dose of History (04 Sep 2026) Today's historical events: Romulus Augustulus is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself "King of Italy", thus ending the Western Roman Empire. Li Shimin, posthumously known as Emperor Taizong of Tang, assumes the throne over the Tang dynasty of China. Battle of Lenzen: Slavic forces (the Redarii and the Obotrites) are…
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A Daily Dose of History (04 Sep 2026) Today's historical events: Romulus Augustulus is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself "King of Italy", thus ending the Western Roman Empire. Li Shimin, posthumously known as Emperor Taizong of Tang, assumes the throne over the Tang dynasty of China. Battle of Lenzen: Slavic forces (the Redarii and the Obotrites) are defeated by a Saxon army near the fortified stronghold of Lenzen in Brandenburg. The Sienese Ghibellines, supported by the forces of Manfred,