On this day facts 6th April
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY - April 6th Roman History - The Battle of Thapsus On this day in history in 46 BC, Julius Caesar, the Dictator of Rome, not an Emperor , defeated Caicilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus. After Julius Caesar had conquered Gaul, he wanted to return to Rome. And return to Rome in Triumph. That pretty much meant "with his army." However, the Roman Senate didn't want the famous and very successful Roman General anywhere near Rome with his army. They ordered he disband his army, leave them north of the Rubicon, and enter Rome alone. Julius Caesar was a smart cookie. He knew he'd be killed by an assassin, or arrested by the Senate, if he entered Rome without his army. It was a decision he thought long and hard about. Cross the Rubicon and he'd be entering Rome with the promise of a Civil War. He Crossed the Rubicon with his 13th Legion, entering Rome in Triumph. This sparke...