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21February 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 the United States …
22February 24 — By Roman custom Linked title is the day added to a leap year in the Julian calendar. The Mensis Intercalaris began on this day or the following day in intercalary years in the pre Julian calendar. Events* 303 Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes… …
23February 23 — Events*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. *1778 American Revolution: Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania …
24February — /feb rooh er ee, feb yooh /, n., pl. Februaries. the second month of the year, ordinarily containing 28 days, but containing 29 days in leap years. Abbr.: Feb. [bef. 1000; ME; OE Februarius < L Februarius (mensis) expiatory (month), der. of… …
25February — Feb|ru|ar|y [ febru,eri ] noun count or uncount *** the second month of the year, between January and March: I m starting my new job in February. They fly to Spain on February 16th. We re due to complete the project next February …
26February 19 — Events* 197 Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum, the bloodiest battle between Roman armies. *1594 Having already inherited the throne of the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth through his mother… …
27February 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 Toulon begins. *1797 Last Invasion …
28February 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 Wayna Daga A combined… …
29February 15 — Events* 590 Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia *1637 Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor. *1764 The city of St. Louis, Missouri is established. *1805 Harmony Society is officially formed. *1852 Great Ormond St Hospital for Sick Children …
30February 6 — Events*46 BC Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio and Juba at Thapsus. *1685 James II of England and VII of Scotland becomes King upon the death of his brother Charles II. *1778… …
