What Happened on January 24, 41 AD

Historical Events

Assassination

Claudius succeeds his nephew Caligula as Roman Emperor after the latter's assassination by officers of the Praetorian Guard

Famous Deaths

Caligula (12-41 AD)

3rd Roman Emperor (37-41 AD) who was known for his eccentricity and cruel despotism, assassinated at 28 by Praetorian Guards