On February 2, history records 39 notable events, 207 famous births and 0 deaths, spanning the years 506 to 1653.
Events on this day include: Alaric II, eighth king of the Visigoths promulgates the Breviary of Alaric (Breviarium Alaricianum or Lex Romana Visigothorum), a collection of "Roman law". (506); Battle of Lüneburg Heath: King Louis III is defeated by the Norse Great Heathen Army at Lüneburg Heath in Saxony. (880).
Notable people born on February 2 include Justin I (450), James I of Aragon (1208), Maud Chaworth (1282).
Events on 2 February 39
See all →Alaric II, eighth king of the Visigoths promulgates the Breviary of Alaric (Breviarium Alaricianum or Lex Romana Visigothorum), a collection of "Roman law".
Battle of Lüneburg Heath: King Louis III is defeated by the Norse Great Heathen Army at Lüneburg Heath in Saxony.
Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor in nearly 40 years.
The Battle of Lincoln, at which Stephen, King of England is defeated and captured by the allies of Empress Matilda.
Terra Mariana, eventually comprising present-day Latvia and Estonia, is established.
Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Mortimer's Cross is fought in Herefordshire, England.
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Birthdays on 2 February 207
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Deaths on 2 February 0
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