Assassination of Roman Emperor Caligula

Caligula, the third Roman emperor, was assassinated by members of the Praetorian Guard on January 24th. His reign was marked by controversy, extravagance, and reported acts of cruelty, which culminated in a conspiracy against him.

The assassination took place in the imperial palace on the Palatine Hill, where he was stabbed multiple times by guards led by Cassius Chaerea. His death ended a turbulent period in Roman imperial history and led to the ascension of Claudius as the next emperor.