Boniface, Apostle of the Germans, martyred

Boniface, the English missionary who organized the church in Germany, was killed by pagan Frisians near Dokkum. His martyrdom marked a turning point in the Christianization of northern Europe.

Pope Alexander IV canonizes Clare of Assisi

Clare, founder of the Poor Clares and close associate of Francis of Assisi, was canonized just two years after her death. Her order emphasized poverty and contemplative prayer.

Pope Boniface VIII issues the bull Clericis Laicos

This papal bull forbade clergy from paying taxes to lay rulers without papal approval, escalating tensions between church and state. It was a key document in medieval papal claims to supremacy.

Joan of Arc burned at the stake

The French peasant girl who led armies in the Hundred Years' War was executed by English authorities in Rouen. Her trial was later declared invalid, and she was canonized in 1920.

Pope Alexander VII canonizes Thomas Aquinas's canonization date?

Actually, Thomas Aquinas was canonized in 1323; this date is not correct. Omitted.

Founding of the Methodist mission in America?

No verifiable event on this date. Omitted.

Birth of Alexei Khomyakov

Russian lay theologian and poet, a founder of the Slavophile movement. He wrote on the nature of the church and ecumenism.

Ada Lovelace? Not religious. Omitted.

First issue of the 'Christian Union'?

No verifiable event. Omitted.

Birth of William Inge

English Anglican priest and dean of St Paul's Cathedral, known as the 'Gloomy Dean.' He wrote on mysticism and Christian ethics.

John Maynard Keynes? Not religious. Omitted.

Publication of the 'Fundamentals'?

Death of Bishop William Temple?

No, he died in 1944. Omitted.

Six-Day War begins? Not religious. Omitted.

Death of Pope John Paul II? No, he died in 2005. Omitted.