Historical Events
- Franciscan envoys Giovanni da Pian del Carpine and Benedict to Pole depart Lyon on first Catholic mission to the Mongols. Carpine returns 1247 as first European with account of a Mongolian court
1245 Highlights
About April 16, 1245
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 779 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries