The Roman Inquisition’s precept to Galileo

On February 26, 1616

The Roman Inquisition ordered Galileo not to teach or defend his theory that Earth and other planets revolve around the sun.

This Day in History - February 26

2008

The New York Philharmonic Orchestra performed in Pyongyang, North Korea.

1839

The UK had its first Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.

1797

£1 notes were circulated in Britain.

1983

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' hit number one on the Billboard 200 and stayed there for 37 weeks.

1914

The HMHS Britannic, sister to the RMS Titanic, was launched at Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast.

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