On This Day

Saint Columba reports seeing a monster in Loch Ness

Saint Columba reports seeing a monster in Loch Ness

Saint Columba reports seeing a monster in Loch Ness

Events Before

  1. Vigilius ends his reign as Catholic Pope

    Vigilius ends his reign as Catholic Pope

  2. Pelagius I begins his reign as Catholic Pope

    Pelagius I begins his reign as Catholic Pope

  3. Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, is significantly damaged by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake

    Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, is significantly damaged by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake

  4. John III begins his reign as Catholic Pope succeeding Pelagius I

    John III begins his reign as Catholic Pope succeeding Pelagius I

Events After

  1. John III ends his reign as Catholic Pope

    John III ends his reign as Catholic Pope

  2. Benedict I begins his reign as Catholic Pope

    Benedict I begins his reign as Catholic Pope

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