Tag Archives: February 7th

Here are 10 historical events that took place on February 7th, listed in chronological order: 457 AD: Leo I becomes the Byzantine Emperor. 1497: The Bonfire of the Vanities occurs in Florence, Italy, as supporters of Girolamo Savonarola burn thousands of objects deemed sinful. 1812: The strongest in a series of earthquakes strikes New Madrid,Continue reading “This Day in History: February 7th”