Historical Events
- Italian philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori in Rome, convicted of heresy by the Roman Inquisition [1]
Famous Deaths
- Giordano Bruno, Italian friar and scholar, advocate of Copernican theory, executed at 51 or 52 (b. 1548) [1]
1600 Highlights
About February 17, 1600
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 423 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
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