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− | *[[January 13]]: The [[Nika riots]] break out in [[Constantinople]]. The two dominant chariot-racing factions, the ''Greens'' and the ''Blues'', stir up | + | *[[January 13]]: The [[Nika riots]] break out in [[Constantinople]]. The two dominant chariot-racing factions, the ''Greens'' and the ''Blues'', stir up a mob to riot against emperor [[Justinian I |Justinian I]]. The rioting and destruction will continue throughout the week. |
*[[January 18]]: The [[Nika riots]] are put down by General [[Belisarius]]. 30,000 rioters are slain in [[Constantinople]]. | *[[January 18]]: The [[Nika riots]] are put down by General [[Belisarius]]. 30,000 rioters are slain in [[Constantinople]]. | ||
[[Category:Years]] | [[Category:Years]] | ||
[[Category:532]] | [[Category:532]] |
Latest revision as of 10:22, July 11, 2007
Events
January
- January 13: The Nika riots break out in Constantinople. The two dominant chariot-racing factions, the Greens and the Blues, stir up a mob to riot against emperor Justinian I. The rioting and destruction will continue throughout the week.
- January 18: The Nika riots are put down by General Belisarius. 30,000 rioters are slain in Constantinople.