Historical Events
- Vatican convicts scholar and wayward friar Giordano Bruno of heresy and turn him over civil authorities upon his refusal to recant to mete out his punishment of death [1]
1600 Highlights
About February 8, 1600
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Friday
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 424 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius