List of 96 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 96
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 18, 96 | Domitian, who has been conducting a reign of terror for the past three years, is assassinated as a result of a plot by his wife Domitia and two Praetorian prefects. |
| September 18, 96 | Nerva is proclaimed Roman emperor after Domitian is assassinated. |