Senate's Bold Move: Ousting Maximinus Thrax (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

Senate's Bold Move: Ousting Maximinus Thrax (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

Author: Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones April 22, 2026 Duration: 9:37
A Daily Dose of History (22 Apr 2026) Today's historical events: Year of the Six Emperors: The Roman Senate outlaws emperor Maximinus Thrax for his bloodthirsty proscriptions in Rome and nominates two of its members, Pupienus and Balbinus, to the throne. Portuguese navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral lands in Brazil. Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés establishes a settlement at Veracruz, Mexico. Treaty of Zaragoza divides the eastern hemisphere between Spain and Portugal along a line 297.5 leagues (1,250 kilometres (780 mi)) east of the Moluccas. The Capture of Ormuz by the East India Company ends Portuguese control of Hormuz Island. The second day of the Battle of Eckmühl: The Austrian army is defeated by the First French Empire army led by Napoleon and driven over the Danube in Regensburg. Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of San Jacinto, forces under Texas General Sam Houston identify Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna among the captives of the battle when some of his fellow soldiers mistakenly give away his identity. The U.S. Congress passes the Coinage Act of 1864 that permitted the inscription In God We Trust be placed on all coins minted as United States currency. The first National League baseball game is played at the Jefferson Street Grounds in Philadelphia. At noon, thousands rush to claim land in the Land Rush of 1889. Within hours the cities of Oklahoma City and Guthrie are formed with populations of at least 10,000. Spanish-American War: The USS Nashville captures a Spanish merchant ship. The 1906 Intercalated Games, now recognized as part of the official Olympic Games, open in Athens. The use of poison gas in World War I escalates when chlorine gas is released as a chemical weapon in the Second Battle of Ypres. The United Kingdom, Japan and the United States sign the London Naval Treaty regulating submarine warfare and limiting shipbuilding. Information from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each morning, A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History offers a brief, vivid look back at the turning points, curious incidents, and remarkable figures that share today's date. Hosts Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones have a knack for finding the unexpected connections and human stories within the broader sweep of time, moving beyond dry facts to explore the context and consequences that make history feel immediate. Their conversations are engaging and thoughtfully researched, designed to fit seamlessly into your daily routine. You might hear about a pivotal scientific discovery, a forgotten cultural milestone, or a political event that reshaped nations, all unpacked in a clear and compelling narrative. This podcast proves that you don't need hours to gain a deeper appreciation for our shared past; a concise, well-told story can be profoundly illuminating. Tune in for a daily moment of perspective, a chance to reflect on how the echoes of yesterday continue to shape our world now. It's a consistent source of learning and curiosity, perfect for anyone who wants to add a little intellectual spark to their commute, morning coffee, or evening wind-down.
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