Explore the full date: Today in History – September 3.
September 3, 36 BCE | Agrippa Wins the Battle of Naulochus
On September 3, 36 BCE, Agrippa defeated the fleet of Sextus Pompeius at Naulochus, breaking his control of Sicily and strengthening Octavian.
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Pope Mark’s Pontificate Ends on 7 October 336
The Vatican dates the end of Pope Mark's brief pontificate to 7 October 336. A short…
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The Battle of Arausio on 6 October 105 BCE: Rome’s Catastrophe on the Rhône
At Arausio on 6 October 105 BCE, rivalry between Roman commanders helped turn a confrontation with…
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Heraclius Becomes Emperor on 5 October 610
Heraclius was crowned emperor in Constantinople on 5 October 610, beginning a reign that swung from…
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September 30, 419 or 420 | Jerome Dies in Bethlehem
Jerome died in Bethlehem on 30 September, but the year is given as 419 or 420…
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