Historical Events In October - 24

1260  French King Louis IX dedicates the Chartres cathedral, one of the most prestigious ones in the world on October - 24.  

1260  Saif ad-Din Qutuz, Mamluk sultan of Egypt, is assassinated by Baibars, who seizes power for himself on this day in history.  

1360  On October - 24 the Treaty of Brétigny is ratified at Calais, marking the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years' War.  

1492  24 Jews are burned at stake in Mecklenburg Germany on October - 24.  

1531  Bavaria joins Schmalkaldische Union on October - 24.  

1593  On October - 24 alleged teleportation of Gil Perez.  

1596  -26] Battle at Kerestes: Ottoman beat Austria-Hungary & Germany today in history.  

1648  Peace of Westphalia ends 30 year war and Holy Roman Empire on October - 24.  

1648  Treaty of Westphalia ends 30 year war & Holy Roman Empire on October - 24.  

1656  Treaty of Vilnius: Russia & Poland sign anti-Swedish covenant on October - 24.  

1681  Earl of Shaftesbury accused of high treason in London on October - 24.  

0051  Today in history birth of domitian, Roman Emperor (d. 96)  

1378  David Stewart, Duke of Rothesay, heir to the throne of Scotland (d. 1402) was born on October - 24.  

1607  John Lievensz, painter/etcher/wood carver was born on October - 24.  

1632  On October - 24 birth of antony van Leeuwenhoek, Hol, naturalist (Philosophical Transactions)  

1675  Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham, English soldier and politician (d. 1749) was born today in history.  

1710  Alban Butler, English Catholic priest and writer (d. 1773) was born today in history.  

1763  Dorothea von Schlegel, German novelist (d. 1839) was born today in history.  

1788  Today in history birth of sarah Josepha Hale, author (Mary Had a Little Lamb)  

0996  Today in history hugo Capet, king of France (987-96), dies at 58  

1375  Today in history death of king Valdemar IV of Denmark (bc. 1320)  

1521  On October - 24 robert Fayrfax, composer, dies at 57  

1537  Jane Seymour, 3rd wife of Henry VIII, dies today in history.  

1572  On October - 24 death of edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby, English politician (bc. 1508)  

1579  Albrecht V von Wittelsbach, duke of Bavaria, dies at 51 on October - 24.  

1601  On October - 24 tycho Brahe, astronomer, dies in Prague at 54  

1649  On October - 24 ferdinand van Boisschot, South Neth diplomat, dies at about 89