On July 4, history records 78 notable events, 219 famous births and 122 deaths, spanning the years 414 to 1534.
Events on this day include: Emperor Theodosius II, age 13, yields power to his older sister Aelia Pulcheria, who reigned as regent and proclaimed herself empress (Augusta) of the Easter... (414); Pactum Sicardi, a peace treaty between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples, is signed. (836).
Notable people born on July 4 include Usama ibn Munqidh (1095), Ashikaga Yoshiakira (1330), Johannes Aventinus (1477).
Notable figures who died on this day include Ecgberht of Kent (673), Luitpold, Margrave of Bavaria (907), Dietmar I (archbishop of Salzburg) (907).
Events on 4 July 78
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Emperor Theodosius II, age 13, yields power to his older sister Aelia Pulcheria, who reigned as regent and proclaimed herself empress (Augusta) of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Year 836
Pactum Sicardi, a peace treaty between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples, is signed.
Year 1054
A supernova, called SN 1054, is seen by Chinese Song dynasty, Arab, and possibly Amerindian observers near the star Zeta Tauri. For several months it remains bright enough to be seen during the day. Its remnants form the Crab Nebula.
Year 1187
The Crusades: Battle of Hattin: Saladin defeats Guy of Lusignan, King of Jerusalem.
Year 1359
Francesco II Ordelaffi of Forlì surrenders to the Papal commander Gil de Albornoz.
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Birthdays on 4 July 219
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Deaths on 4 July 122
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