Today in History ā August 17 (To stay on page right-click on links to open in a new tab/window) Please note that Today in History is not archived and contents are updated daily. 309/310Ā āĀ Pope EusebiusĀ is banished by the EmperorĀ MaxentiusĀ toĀ Sicily, where he dies, perhaps from aĀ hunger strike. 682Ā āĀ Pope Leo IIĀ begins his pontificate.[1] 986Ā āĀ ByzantineāBulgarian wars:Ā Battle […]
