This Day in History
01 Feb 1539
Emperor Karel & King Francois I sign anti-English treaty
01 Feb 1662
Dutch garrison on Formosa surrenders to Chinese pirates
01 Feb 1713
The Kalabalik or Tumult in Bendery results from the Ottoman sultans order that his unwelcome guest King Charles XII of Sweden be seized.
01 Feb 1717
Henri dAguesseaus 1st appointment as chancellor of France
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