This Day in Ancient History
ante diem v idus januarias

Agonalia -- one of four dies agonales during which the Rex Sacrorum would sacrifice a ram in the Regia; on this occasion apparently in honour of Janus.

250 A.D. -- martyrdom of Felix and companions in Africa

302 A.D. -- martyrdom of Julian and companions at Antioch

c. 303 A.D. -- martyrdom of Marciana at Caesarea (Mauretania)
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