diff --git a/st.c b/st.c
index f502b5c..f7995fe 100644
--- a/st.c
+++ b/st.c
@@ -1791,6 +1791,7 @@ csihandle(void)
 		default:
 			goto unknown;
 		}
+        term.histi = 0;
 		break;
 	case 'K': /* EL -- Clear line */
 		switch (csiescseq.arg[0]) {