February 21, 2017

February 21st in History


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On February 21st in 1173 Pope Alexander III canonizes Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury

On February 21st in 1431 Joan of Arc's first day of interrogation during her trial for heresy

On February 21st in 1583 Groningen, Netherlands, begins using Gregorian calendar

On February 21st in 1764 John Wilkes thrown out of English House of Commons for "Essay on Women"

On February 21st in 1777 British ambassador Joseph Yorke demands dismissal of Governor John de Graaff for saluting US flag

On February 21st in 1782 US Congress resolves establishment of a US mint

On February 21st in 1792 US Congress passes Presidential Succession Act

On February 21st in 1795 Freedom of worship established in France under constitution

On February 21st in 1797 Trinidad, West Indies, surrenders to British

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