Richard Cavendish

The great Confederate commander was fatally wounded at Chancellorsville on May 2nd, 1863.

The ruthless archbishop died on May 15th, AD 913.

The founder of the Baha'i religious movement proclaimed his vision on April 21st, 1863.

The Spanish explorer landed in the New World on April 3rd, 1513.

The great political philosopher was born on April 5th, 1588.

The civil war between Roman Catholics and Huguenots reached a brief peace on March 19th, 1563.

The notorious prison was closed for good on March 21st, 1963.

Canberra was born on March 12th, 1913.

The ill-fated fortress was opened on February 14th 1938.

The celebrated little person was married on February 10th, 1863.

The wedding of Elizabeth Stuart and Frederick V took place on February 14th 1613.

The French poet was ordered to leave his city on January 3rd, 1463.

The bibliophile and founder of the Bodleian Library died on January 29th, 1613.