Today in History: A New Roman Emperor

On this day (January 15) in the year 69, Otho became Emperor of Rome by assassinating Emperor Galba in the Year of the Four Emperors. Otho only lasted three months before losing the Battle of Bedriacum to Vitellius. Otho committed suicide after Vitellius declared himself Emperor. Vitellius only enjoyed his victory until December when Vespasian overthrew him.