On October 4, history records 45 notable events, 221 famous births and 92 deaths, spanning the years 610 to 1693.
Events on this day include: Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas and becomes Emperor. (610); Assassination of Caliph al-Adil. (1227).
Notable people born on October 4 include Alys of France, Countess of Vexin (1160), Rudolf I, Duke of Bavaria (1274), Margaret of Brabant (1276).
Notable figures who died on this day include Turpio (863), Vladimir of Novgorod (1052), Constance of Castile (1160).
Events on 4 October 45
See all →Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas and becomes Emperor.
A peace treaty between the Byzantine Empire and the Republic of Venice ends the Byzantine-Venetian War (1296-1302).
End of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the Chinese rebel forces of Zhu Yuanzhang defeat that of his rival, Chen Youliang, in one of the largest naval battles in history.
Formation of the Holy League of Ferdinand II of Aragon, the Papal States and the Republic of Venice against France.
The first complete English-language Bible (the Coverdale Bible) is printed, with translations by William Tyndale and Myles Coverdale.
Pope Gregory XIII implements the Gregorian calendar. In Italy, Poland, Portugal, and Spain, October 4 of this year is followed directly by October 15.
The Swedish Army defeats the armies of Saxony and the Holy Roman Empire at the Battle of Wittstock.
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Birthdays on 4 October 221
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Deaths on 4 October 92
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