February1540

Historical Events in February 1540

Feb 9 The first recorded race meet in England (Roodee Fields, Chester)

Execution

Feb 14 Emperor Charles V enters Ghent without resistance, executes rebels

Charles V — Holy Roman Emperor Charles V

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 — Explorer and Conquistador Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

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