On This Day in History: February 27 On this day in 1623, the tragic Amboyna Massacre took place, when the Dutch killed ten Englishmen, ten Japanese and one Portuguese, accusing them of plotting to take over their fort on the island of Ambon, now part of modern-day Indonesia. In 1678, the Earl of Shaftesbury was…
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Historical Events on Feb 26
On This Day in History: February 26 On this day in 1266, the Battle of Benevento took place in southern Italy, where the forces of Manfred of Sicily clashed with the troops of Charles of Anjou. On this day in 1266, the Battle of Benevento took place in southern Italy, where the forces of Manfred…