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21. 2. 1916

21.2.1916 - The Battle of Verdun began

The beginning of one of the bloodiest battles in history

20. 2. 1411

20.2.1411 - Jošt Lucemburský was buried

He was one of the most able politicians, and was even elected king of Rome. He is also described in historical sources as a very ambitious man who changed his mind as he saw fit. Jošt Lucemburský (Moravian) died at Špilberk and was buried on 20 February 1411 in the Church of St. Thomas.

19. 2. 1943

19.2.1943 - Battle of Kasserín Pass

The Battle of Casserine Pass was a clash between Axis forces and US and British troops that took place in February 1943 in the Atlas Mountains during the Tunisian Campaign.

18. 2. 1126

18.2.1126 - Battle of Chlumec

Soběslav I. won a victory at the Battle of Chlumec, where he defeated the Roman-German king Lothar III. In honour of this triumph, he had the rotunda of St. George, located on Říp, rebuilt and explained.

17. 2. 1754

17.2.1754- Maria Theresa orders a census

The first census on our territory was ordered by Maria Theresa on 17 February 1754. According to the results, we were one of the most densely populated European countries at that time. But this step of the Austrian monarch also provoked resistance. Some did not even believe that a census had actually taken place.

16. 2. 1862

16.2.1862 The Czech Sokol Community was founded

In a healthy body a healthy spirit! In the mind, a country, in the arm, strength! Let us strive! This is the motto of the Czech Sokol Community, which is the most successful physical education organization in our country. It was founded by Miroslav Tyrš and Jindřich Fügner on 16 February 1862.

15. 2. 1853

15 February 1853 Unsuccessful assassination of Franz Joseph I.

János Libényi, a tailor's journeyman and nationalist, was sentenced to death for the unsuccessful assassination of Franz Joseph I. He attacked the future Austrian emperor while walking on the walls of Vienna. It happened on 15 February (also reported as 18 February) 1853.

13. 2. 1960

13.2.1960 Czech Egyptologist František Lexa died

Czech Egyptology has gained fame all over the world. Its foundations were laid by Professor František Lexa, whose teachers included Alois Jirásek. He translated one chapter of the Book of the Dead into Czech and was dean of Charles University. He died on 13 February 1960.

10. 2. 1763

10.2.1763 - Confirmed the agreement to end the Seven Years' War

The Seven Years' War is referred to as the first global conflict. It took place between 1756 and 1763, in Europe, America, Asia, Africa and on the oceans. The conflict was only ended by the Treaty of Paris, ratified on 10 February 1763.

9. 2. 1003

9.2.1003 Bloody Feast at Vyšehrad

"A hateful and wicked family," is how the chronicler Kosmas describes the Vršov family. It is with them that one of the darkest moments in Czech history during the Middle Ages is connected. During the so-called bloody feast at Vyšehrad on 9 February 1003, the family was murdered.

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