It happened today – on this day in history – February 15
399BC: Philosopher Socrates is sentenced to death by the city of Athens for corrupting the minds of the youth of
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Read more1694: The Royal Society censures astronomer Edmond Halley for suggesting in a paper titled ‘Some considerations about the cause of
Read moreThe first woman to sing live on British radio is being commemorated by a blue plaque. Winifred Collins broadcast from
Read more1346: King David II of Scotland is captured by Edward III at Calais and imprisoned in the Tower of London
Read more455: King Gaiseric and the Vandals sack Rome. 575: Benedict I begins his reign as Pope. 1740: Birth of the
Read more399BC: Philosopher Socrates is sentenced to death by the city of Athens for corrupting the minds of the youth of
Read more1346: King David II of Scotland is captured by Edward III’s troops at the Battle of Neville’s Cross at Calais
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