A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
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Published Aug 1, 2026
Batavian RebellionA Daily Dose of History (01 Aug 2026) Today's historical events: Batavian rebellion: The Batavians in Germania Inferior (Netherlands) revolt under the leadership of Gaius Julius Civilis. Justinian I becomes the sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire. Taormina, the last Byzantine stronghold in Sicily, is captured by the Aghlabid army, concluding the Muslim conquest of Sicily. Isaac II Angelos, restored Byzantine Emperor, declares his son Alexios IV Angelos co-emperor after pressure from the forces of