May 20

68(3rd
of Sivan, 3828): During the Great Revolt, Vespasian captured Jericho and
slaughtered the Jewish inhabitants.

325:  The First Council of Nicaea, convoked by
Emperor Constantine, opens.  Among other
things, the Council dealt wit…

May 3

1282 BCE: (28
Nissan 2488): Traditional date marking the fall of the walls of Jericho.

443 BCE (7th
of Iyar, 3317): Nehemiah dedicated the newly built walls that had been built
around Jerusalem

996: Papacy of
Gregory V began today making him a…

April 30

313: Licinius
defeated Maximinus at the Battle of Tzirallum, thus making him the Emperor of
the Eastern Roman Empire.  The Emperor of the Western Roman Empire was his
brother-in-law, Constantine. The two in laws would clash repeatedly un…

 April 23

 0034:
According to Sir Isaac Newton, this is the date of the crucifixion of Jesus.

1185:
Birthdate Alfonzo II, the third King of Portugal who was part of a dynasty that
provided a comparatively secure environment for their Jewis…

 April 22

404:
Emperors Arcadius
and Honorius limit the opportunities of Jews to serve the Empire when they
issue the following:  “We decree
that the Jews and Samaritans who flatter themselves with the privilege of being
in the secret servic…

April 20

121:  Birthdate of Marcus Aurelius 16th Roman emperor.  The “Philosopher” Emperor reigned from
161-180 and he was a cut above those who came before and after him.  But he had a low opinion of the Jews,
referring to them as “sti…

April
19

According to one
web-site, April 19th is one of the blackest days on the Jewish calendar. From
the 11th century (1014) through the 20th century (1943) this
date is remembered for the atrocities which took place. Below are a few: )

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