Events & Holidays In February - 27
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Independence Day (Dominican Republic)
Independence Day (Dominican Republic)
0272 Constantine I, Roman emperor (306-337), adopted Christianity (d. 337) was born on this day in history. 

1539 Franciscus Raphelengius, Dutch book publisher was born on this day in history. 

1622 On this day in history birth of rembrandt Carel Fabritius, Dutch painter 

1649 On this day in history birth of johann Philipp Krieger, composer 

1691 Edward Cave, English editor and publisher (d. 1754) was born on this day in history. 

1702 Johann Valentin Gorner, composer was born on this day in history. 

1711 On this day in history birth of constantine Mavrocordatos, Prince of Wallachia and Prince of Moldavia (d. 1769) 

1745 Silverius Muller, composer was born on this day in history. 

1167 Robert of Melun, English philosopher/bishop of Hereford, dies on this day in history. 

1656 On this day in history johan van Heemskerk, Dutch lawyer/writer/interpreter, dies 

1659 Death of Henry Dunster, first President of Harvard College (b. 1609) on this day in history. 

1699 Death of Charles Paulet, 1st Duke of Bolton, English politician (b. c. 1625) on this day in history. 

1706 John Evelyn, diarist, dies on this day in history. 

1720 Death of Samuel Parris, English-born Puritan minister (b. 1653) on this day in history. 

1731 On this day in history angelo Predieri, composer, dies at 76 

1733 Johann Adam Birkenstock, composer, dies at 46 on this day in history. 
