WHAT HAPPENED ON 27. FEBRUARY
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Edict of Thessalonica: Emperor Theodosius I, with co-emperors Gratian and Valentinian II, declare their wish that all Roman citizens convert to trinitarian Christianity. (27. February 380)

The University of Constantinople is founded by Emperor Theodosius II at the urging of his wife Aelia Eudocia. (27. February 425)

Abaoji, a Khitan chieftain, is enthroned as Emperor Taizu, establishing the Liao Dynasty in northern China. (27. February 907)

The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Lords of the Congregation of Scotland. (27. February 1560)

Henry IV is crowned King of France. (27. February 1594)

Sweden and Russia sign the Treaty of Stolbovo, ending the Ingrian War and shutting Russia out of the Baltic Sea. (27. February 1617)

Yuan Chonghuan is appointed Governor of Liaodong, after he led the Chinese into a great victory against the Manchurians under Nurhaci. (27. February 1626)

The island of New Britain is discovered. (27. February 1700)

American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina breaks up a Loyalist militia. (27. February 1776)

American Revolutionary War: The House of Commons of Great Britain votes against further war in America. (27. February 1782)

Pursuant to the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801, Washington, D.C. is placed under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress. (27. February 1801)

Manuel Belgrano raises the Flag of Argentina in the city of Rosario for the first time. (27. February 1812)

Poet Lord Byron gives his first address as a member of the House of Lords, in defense of Luddite violence against Industrialism in his home county of Nottinghamshire. (27. February 1812)

Battle of Tarqui took place. (27. February 1829)

The Dominican Republic gains independence from Haiti. (27. February 1844)

Abraham Lincoln makes a speech at Cooper Union in the city of New York that is largely responsible for his election to the Presidency. (27. February 1860)

Russian troops fire on a crowd in Warsaw protesting against Russian rule over Poland, killing five protesters. (27. February 1861)

American Civil War: The first Northern prisoners arrive at the Confederate prison at Andersonville, Georgia. (27. February 1864)

The current flag of Japan is first adopted as the national flag for Japanese merchant ships. (27. February 1870)

Battle of Majuba Hill, The last major battle of the First Boer War. (27. February 1881)