Historical Events In 1173

Feb 21   Pope Alexander III canonizes Thomas Becket Absp of Canterbury on this day in history.  

Feb 21   In the year 1173 pope Alexander III canonizes Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury  

Aug 09   On this day in history construction of the Tower of Pisa begins, and it takes two centuries to complete.  

Aug 09   On this day in history najm ad-Din Ayyub, father of Saladin  

Dec 23   Louis I, Duke of Bavaria (d. 1231) was born in the year 1173.  

Aug 09   On this day in history death of najm ad-Din Ayyub, father of Saladin