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A tense and angry populace arrives at …

Years: 532 - 532
January

A tense and angry populace arrives at the Hippodrome for the races on January 13, 532.

The Hippodrome is next to the palace complex, so Justinian can watch from the safety of his box in the palace and preside over the races.

From the start, the crowd hurls insults at Justinian.

By the end of the day, at race 22, the partisan chants have changed from "Blue" or "Green" to a unified Nίκα ("Nika", meaning "Win!" or "Conquer!"), and the crowds break out and begin to assault the palace.

For the next five days, the palace will be under virtual siege.

The fires that start during the tumult result in the destruction of much of the city, including the city's foremost church, the Hagia Sophia (which Justinian will later rebuild).

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Southeast Europe (532 - 532)
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Eastern Southeast Europe (532 - 532)