Death of Arthur, Prince of Wales
The son and heir of Henry VII died on 2 April 1502.
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Coronation of Queen Anne
Richard Cavendish describes the coronation of Queen Anne on April 23rd, 1702.
Cape Town Founded
Richard Cavendish charts the founding of Cape Town, on April 7th, 1652.
Publication of the Hound of the Baskervilles
Richard Cavendish marks the anniversary of Sherlock Holmes' most famous case, March 25th, 1902.
The Treaty of Amiens
The peace treaty that temporarily ended hostilities between France and Britain during the Revolutionary Wars was signed on 25 March 1802.
A Coup in Cuba
General Batista seized power on March 10th, 1952.
Birth of Victor Hugo
The author of Les Misérables was born on February 26th, 1802.
Birth of Charles Lindbergh
The American aviator was born on February 4th, 1902.
The Funeral of King George VI
Richard Cavendish describes the King's funeral on 15 February 1952.
Death of Emperor Otto III
The Holy Roman Emperor died on January 23rd, 1002.