- Feb 9 The first recorded race meet in England (Roodee Fields, Chester)
Historic Expedition
Feb 23 Francisco Vázquez de Coronado's expedition sets off from Mexico in search of the 7 cities of Cibola

Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
Feb 23 Francisco Vázquez de Coronado's expedition sets off from Mexico in search of the 7 cities of Cibola