It happened today – on this day in history – February 21
1173: Pope Alexander III canonises Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury. 1431: Joan of Arc’s first day of interrogation during her
Read more1173: Pope Alexander III canonises Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury. 1431: Joan of Arc’s first day of interrogation during her
Read more539BC: King Cyrus “the Great” of Persia marches into Babylon, freeing Jewish captives. 1390: First witchcraft trial in Paris. 1618:
Read more1399: Richard II abdicates. 1791: Mozart’s “Magic Flute” premiers in Vienna. 1846: Anesthetic ether used for first time by American
Read more1422: King Henry V of England died in Vincennes, France, struck down with dysentery. He was succeeded by his nine-month-old
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