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The Nika riots break out, during the racing season at the Hippodrome in Constantinople, as a result of discontent with the rule of the Emperor Justinian I.
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Nika riots
532 Byzantine revolt against Justinian I
The Nika riots, Nika revolt or Nika sedition took place against Byzantine emperor Justinian I in Constantinople over the course of a week in 532 AD. They are often regarded as the most violent riots in the city's history, with nearly half of Constantinople being burned or…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Hippodrome
Ancient Greek stadium for horse and chariot racing
Hippodrome is a term sometimes used for public entertainment venues of various types. A modern example is the Hippodrome which opened in London in 1900 "combining circus, hippodrome, and stage performances".Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Constantinople
Capital of the Eastern Roman and Ottoman empires
Constantinople was a historical city located on the Bosporus that served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman empires between its consecration in 330 and 1930, when it was renamed Istanbul. Initially as New Rome, Constantinople was founded in 324 during the…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Justinian I
Byzantine emperor from 527 to 565 AD
Justinian I, also known as Justinian the Great, was Byzantine Roman emperor from 527 to 565.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
January 13
Day of the year
January 13 is the 13th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 352 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)