1274:

Edward I crowned King of England

1458:

Pius II elected

At a time when the Muslim Turks threatened to overrun all of Europe, Pius II attempted to begin a crusade against them. He wrote extensively on the events of his time, providing a valuable record of his pontificate.

1457:

Andrea del Castagno

Known for the emotional intensity of his subjects, Castagno was one of the most influential artists of the Italian Renaissance. A small sample of his work can be found at Carol Gerten's Fine Art Museum.