- Jan 10 Constantinople chariot racing green and blue supporters due to be executed escape, prompting Nika revolt
Empress Theodora Halts Riots
Jan 13 Nika riots begin in Constantinople, a revolt against Byzantine Emperor Justinian I that leaves half the city burned and thousands dead. The riots were prompted by the failed execution of chariot racing supporters and only stopped after Empress Theodora refused to flee, forcing her husband to act decisively.
Nika Uprising Fails
Jan 18 Nika uprising against Emperor Justinian I in Constantinople fails, 30,000 killed by troops loyal to the Emperor in the Hippodrome
Gregory I
Gregory XIII
Julius II
Julius III
Leo X
Pius V