1192
Treaty of Jaffa ends Third Crusade
Richard the Lionheart and Saladin agreed to a three-year truce, securing Christian access to Jerusalem's holy sites. The treaty marked the end of the Third Crusade without recapturing the city.
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1539
First English Bible printed in England
The Great Bible, authorized by Henry VIII, was printed in London. It was the first English translation to be legally distributed in England, based largely on William Tyndale's work.
1666
Great Fire of London begins
The fire destroyed much of the City of London, including St. Paul's Cathedral. It led to the rebuilding of churches designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
1752
Britain adopts Gregorian calendar
September 2, 1752 was followed by September 14, as Britain and its colonies switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. This affected the dating of religious festivals and saints' days.
1834
First Catholic church in Hawaii dedicated
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu was dedicated, becoming the first permanent Catholic church in the Hawaiian Islands. It was established under the French Congregation of the Sacred Hearts.
1870
Franco-Prussian War: Battle of Sedan
The decisive Prussian victory led to the capture of Napoleon III and the fall of the French Empire. This affected the papacy as French troops withdrew from Rome, leading to the capture of Rome by Italian forces.
1913
First issue of 'The Christian Century' as a weekly
The influential American Protestant magazine began weekly publication. It has shaped mainline Protestant thought and commentary on social issues.
1945
Vietnam declares independence
Ho Chi Minh proclaimed the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, citing the American Declaration of Independence. This led to conflicts affecting Catholic and Protestant missions in the region.
1963
Alabama Governor George Wallace blocks school integration
Wallace attempted to prevent Black students from entering Tuskegee High School. This event highlighted the civil rights struggle, with many churches and clergy involved on both sides.
1985
First International Conference on Christian Peace
A gathering of Christian leaders from various denominations met to discuss peace and justice issues. This reflected the growing ecumenical movement in the late 20th century.