History Trivia - Treaty of Toledo signed

January 12

 475 Basiliscus became Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople. 

 532 the

second Cathedral of Santa Sophia in Constantinople was destroyed by fire in the Nika insurrection

1539 the Treaty of Toledo was signed by King Francis I of France and Holy Roman Emperor Charles V whereby both parties agreed to make no further alliances with England. The treaty came after Henry VIII of England split with Rome and Pope Paul III.

History Trivia - Roman Emperor Diocletian orders a general persecution of the Christians

February 23

303 Roman Emperor Diocletian ordered a general persecution of the Christians.

532 work began on the third Cathedral of Santa Sophia in Constantinople.

1447 Humphrey Plantagenet, Duke of Gloucester and fourth son of Henry IV, brother of Henry V, died. 

1455  Johannes Gutenberg prints 1st book, Bible (estimated date).

History Trivia - Socrates sentenced to death

February 15

44 BC Mark Antony offered Julius Caesar the diadem of royalty which he refused.

360 the first Cathedral of Santa Sophia in Constantinople was dedicated. 3

99 Philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death. 

670 Oswy, King of Bernicia and subordinate to King Penda of Mercia for 13 years died. When Penda invaded Bernicia, he was killed by Oswy's forces. Oswy then united all of Northumbria, which he ruled from 655 until his death.

 1113 Knights Hospitaller was formally named and recognized. The Hospitallers were founded to care for sick pilgrims in Jerusalem.  The order evolved throughout the Crusades and still exists today.

1564 Galileo Galilei was born.