Historical Events
Westminster Jousting Tournament
Feb 12 King Henry VIII issues challenge, beginning a jousting tournament to celebrate the birth of his son Henry. Recorded in Roll of Honour manuscript which depicts trumpeter John Blanke, only identifiable black person in Tudor England. [1]
Famous Deaths
- Feb 11 Henry, Duke of Cornwall, son of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, dies at 7 weeks
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey