February 17

    What happened on February 17 in history

    3 events fall on February 17, from 1600 to 1979. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on February 17

    1. 1600

      Giordano Bruno is burned in Rome

      The philosopher of infinite worlds is executed in the Campo de' Fiori.

      Read about Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, LondonPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1801

      Jefferson wins the tied election

      The House breaks a deadlock on the thirty-sixth ballot.

      Read about Discovery of the Rosetta StonePlay the 19th century round

    3. 1979

      China invades Vietnam

      A short and costly border war follows Vietnam's intervention in Cambodia.

      Play the 20th century round

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