Historical Events in 532 AD
- Jan 10 Constantinople chariot racing green and blue supporters due to be executed escape, prompting Nika revolt
- Jan 13 Nika riots begin in Constantinople, revolt against Emperor Justinian I, prompted by chariot racing
- Jan 18 Nika uprising against Emperor Justinian I in Constantinople fails, 30,000 killed by troops loyal to the Emperor in the Hippodrome
- Jul 19 Start of Dionysian Pascal Cycle
- Oct 17 Boniface II ends his reign as Catholic Pope