Historical Events
Execution of Mary Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots, is beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle aged 44 after being convicted of plotting to assassinate Elizabeth I in the Babington Plot
Famous Deaths
Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587)
Queen of Scots [Mary Stuart], Queen of Scotland (1560-87), beheaded at 44
1587 Highlights
About February 8, 1587
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 436 years, 7 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
