Rome's ruler Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC.

About 60 senators stabbed Rome's leader 23 times, according to The Telegraph. His death came a month after he was instilled as a dictator. The senate was worried the power would go to his head and that he would claim to be king, and no longer heed the senate.

His death led to civil wars, the end of Rome's time as a republic, and the beginning of its time as an empire.