Roman Empire - Caracalla was assassinated

Time: Tuesday Apr 8, 217

Place: between Edessa and Carrhae (Present-Day in Turkey)

Details: Caracalla was assassinated while en route to a campaign against the Parthians by the Praetorian Guard.

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