jan 1, 476 - Romulus Augustulus, last Western Roman Emperor is forced to abdicate by Odoacer.
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A chieftain of the Germanic Heruli; Odoacer returns the imperial regalia to Eastern Roman Emperor Zeno in Constantinople in return for the title of dux of Italy; most frequently cited date for the end of ancient history.
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