On This Day In History………

460 AD

Patrick, Irish Catholic Priest and Patron of Ireland - dies today. Although thought by many historians to be historical "fable", due to the difficulty in establishing many facts about his life. Credited with chasing "the snakes" out of Ireland, this religious allegory meant that Patrick (a missionary in Pagan lands) - helped establish Christianity.

1040

Harald Harefoot, son of Cnut The Great - died today. A skilled and hunter and runner, his name "Harefoot" (alluding to the speed of a Hare), derived from this.

1377

The first English Duchy is created today. The Duchy of Cornwall will be Governed by Prince Edward, The "Black Prince" (Son of King Edward III).

1473

James IV (Scotland), is born today. His reign would end at The Battle of Flodden (1513). Not only was he the last Monarchs of Scotland, but the last of the "English" monarchs to fall in battle.

1776

British Forces evacuate The City of Boston today. In an amazing feat of Military Maneuvering, Gerneral Washingtons Chief of Artillery - Henry Knox, places hundreds of Artillery pieces on Dorchester Heights, overlooking The City (overnight).

1942

The first use of Zyklon-B Gas is used today, at The German Concentration Camp of Belize (Poland). It is the first "practical application" of Hitler's "Final Solution" Program.