THIS DAY IN HISTORY
627
Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II's Persian forces, commanded by General Rhahzadh.
1098
First Crusade: Massacre of Ma'arrat al-Numan Crusaders breach the town's walls and massacre about 20,000 inhabitants.
1911
Delhi replaces Calcutta as the capital of India.
1911
King George V of the United Kingdom and Mary of Teck are enthroned as Emperor and Empress of India.
1925
The Majlis of Iran votes to crown Reza Khan as the new Shah of Persia.
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