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