📅 Today in HistoryMay 7

The Jewish revolt against Constantius Gallus breaks out after his arrival at Antioch.

In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses, twenty years after its construction. Justinian I immediately orders that the dome be rebuilt.

In France, the Second Council of Lyon opens; it ratified a decree to regulate the election of the Pope.

In Avignon, France, Cardinal Pierre Roger is elected Pope and takes the name Clement VI.

The Siege of Málaga commences during the Spanish Reconquista.

The Burning of Edinburgh by an English army is the first action of the Rough Wooing.

State funeral of James VI and I (1566-1625) is held at Westminster Abbey.

Inaugural celebrations begin at Louis XIV's new Palace of Versailles.

Battle of Vrtijeljka between rebels and Ottoman forces.

Stockholm's royal castle (dating back to medieval times) is destroyed by fire. It is replaced in the 18th century by the current Royal Palace.