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What Happened on August 24, 1349

Historical Events

Black Death

Black Death Massacre: 6,000 Jews, blamed for spreading the Bubonic Plague, are killed in Mainz, Electorate of Mainz; part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

  • Black Death Massacre: Jews of Free Imperial City of Cologne set themselves on fire to avoid forced baptism into Christianity amidst Bubonic Plague accusations; part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

About August 24, 1349

Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 674 years, 10 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo