📅 Today in HistoryFebruary 9

Zeno is crowned as co-emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire

Boleslaus III is restored to authority with armed support from Bolesław I the Brave of Poland.

A First Crusade army led by Bohemond of Taranto wins a major battle against the Seljuq emir Ridwan of Aleppo during the siege of Antioch

The first recorded race is held on Chester Racecourse, known as the Roodee.

Bishop of Gloucester John Hooper is burned at the stake.

Gregory XV becomes Pope, the last Pope elected by acclamation.

The Capture of Fort Rocher takes place during the Anglo-Spanish War.

American Revolutionary War: The British Parliament declares Massachusetts in rebellion.

Rhode Island becomes the fourth US state to ratify the Articles of Confederation.

Haiti attacks the newly established Dominican Republic on the other side of the island of Hispaniola.