It happened today – this day in history – December 27
1571: Birth of German astronomer Johannes Kepler. 1831: HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin on board departs England for a survey
Read more1571: Birth of German astronomer Johannes Kepler. 1831: HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin on board departs England for a survey
Read more563: The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by earthquakes. 1167:
Read more1530: Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, advisor to Henry VIII, dies just before facing trial for treason. 1643: Composer Claudio Monteverdi dies
Read more1291: Eleanor of Castile, wife of Edward I, dies in Northants. 1499: Edward Plantagenet, 17th Count of Warwick and Plantagenet
Read moreEngland v Albania – FIFA World Cup Qualifying Group I – Wembley Stadium – Report England 5-0 Albania England are
Read moreEngland: Pickford, Walker, Maguire, Stones, James, Henderson, Phillips, Chilwell, Foden, Kane, Sterling England substitutes: Alexander-Arnold, Johnstone, Grealish, Mings, Coady, Abraham,
Read more1217: French prince Louis and English King Henry III sign a peace treaty. 1624: The first submarine is publicly tested
Read more1482: Tatars plunder Kiev, Ukraine. 1535: French navigator Jacques Cartier reaches Hochelaga (Montreal). 1557: Death of Jacques Cartier aged 65.
Read more1571: Birth of German astronomer Johannes Kepler. 1831: HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin on board departs England for a survey
Read more1515: Thomas Wolsey is appointed Lord Chancellor of England. 1524: Death of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama 1777: James Cook
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