It happened today – on this day in history – February 17
1461: Wars of the Roses: Second Battle of St Albans – Lancastrian army defeats Yorkists and recaptures King Henry VI.
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It happened today – this day in history – October 5
1568: The trial of Mary, Queen of Scots begins at the Conference of York. 1796: Spain declares war on England.
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It happened today – this day in history – September 12
1217: French prince Louis and English King Henry III sign a peace treaty. 1624: The first submarine is publicly tested
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