Monthly Archives: February 2012

February 29 – Events: 1504 – Christopher Columbus uses his knowledge of a lunar eclipse that night to convince Native Americans to provide him with supplies. 1704 – Queen Anne’s War: French forces and Native Americans stage a raid on … Continue reading →

February 28 – Events: 202 BC – coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place, initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty’s rule over China. 364 – Valentinian I becomes Roman Emperor. 870 – The Fourth … Continue reading →

February 27 – Events: 837 – 15th recorded perihelion passage of Halley’s Comet. 1526 – Saxony & Hesse form League of Gotha (league of Protestant princes). 1560 – The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is … Continue reading →

February 26 – Events: 747 BC – Epoch (origin) of Ptolemy’s Nabonassar Era. 364 – Valentinian I is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 1266 – Battle of Benevento: An army led by Charles, Count of Anjou, defeats a combined German and Sicilian … Continue reading →

February 25 – Events: 138 – The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor. 1570 – Pope Pius V excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I of England. 1793 – George Washington holds the first Cabinet meeting as President of … Continue reading →

February 24 – Events: 303 – Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Empire. 1387 – King Charles III of Naples and Hungary is assassinated at Buda. 1530 – First … Continue reading →

February 23 – Events: 303 – Emperor Diocletian orders general persecution of Christians. 1455 – Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western book printed from movable type. 1660 – Charles XI becomes King of Sweden. … Continue reading →

February 22 – Events: 1495 – King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city’s throne. 1632 – Galileo’s Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems is published. 1744 – War of the Austrian Succession: The Battle of … Continue reading →

February 21 – Events: 362 – Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 – Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland, is granted resignation after having confessed to torture and forgery. 1440 – The Prussian Confederation is formed. 1543 – Battle of … Continue reading →

February 20 – Events: 1472 – Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a dowry payment. 1547 – Edward VI of England is crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey. 1792 – The Postal Service Act, … Continue reading →