This Day in History Entry #57

March 16th, 2010 by Wordsman

Trav’ling with Dad, while still young and cute
He earned the nickname of “Little Boot”
To loud shouts of acclaim
He emperor became
But his reign took a sharp downward route

Event: Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus (better known as Caligula) becomes emperor following the death of Tiberius
Year: 37 AD
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caligula