0527 - Justinianus became the emperor of Byzantium. 1572 - The Sea Beggars under Guillaume de la Marck landed in Holland and captured the small town of Briel. 1578 - William Harvey of England discovered blood circulation. 1621 - The Plymouth,… more »

1492 - King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain issued the Alhambra edict expelling Jews who were unwilling to convert to Christianity. 1776 - Abigail Adams wrote to her husband John that women were "determined to foment a rebellion" if the new Dec… more »