📅 Today in HistorySeptember 1

396 BC

The Temple of Juno Regina (Aventine) is dedicated in Rome by Marcus Furius Camillus.

1145

The main altar of Lund Cathedral, at the time the seat of the archiepiscopal see of all the Nordic countries, is consecrated.

The main altar of Lund Cathedral, at the time the seat of the archiepiscopal see of all the Nordic countries, is consecrated.
1173

The widow Stamira sacrifices herself in order to raise the siege of Ancona by the forces of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.

The widow Stamira sacrifices herself in order to raise the siege of Ancona by the forces of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.
1355

King Tvrtko I of Bosnia writes In castro nostro Vizoka vocatum from the Old town of Visoki.

1449

Tumu Crisis: The Mongols capture the Emperor of China.

Tumu Crisis: The Mongols capture the Emperor of China.
1529

The Spanish fort of Sancti Spiritu, the first one built in modern Argentina, is destroyed by indigenous people.

1532

Lady Anne Boleyn is made Marquess of Pembroke by her fiancé, King Henry VIII of England.

Lady Anne Boleyn is made Marquess of Pembroke by her fiancé, King Henry VIII of England.
1604

Adi Granth, now known as Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhs, is first installed at Harmandir Sahib.

Adi Granth, now known as Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhs, is first installed at Harmandir Sahib.
1610

Claudio Monteverdi's musical work Vespro della Beata Vergine (Vespers for the Blessed Virgin) is first published, printed in Venice and dedicated to Pope Paul V.

Claudio Monteverdi's musical work Vespro della Beata Vergine (Vespers for the Blessed Virgin) is first published, printed in Venice and dedicated to Pope Paul V.
1644

Battle of Tippermuir: James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose defeats the Earl of Wemyss's Covenanters, reviving the Royalist cause.

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