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

2013

Nineteen tourists were killed in a hot air balloon crash in Luxor, Egypt.

1839

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

1935

Robert Watson-Watt demonstrated radar in Slough, England, UK.

1952

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill went public that Britain had its first atomic bomb and planned to test it in Australia by the end of the year.

364 AD

Valentinian I, also known as Valentinian the Great, ascended to the throne as the Roman emperor.

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