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* '''1 February''' - German polymath '''[[Johannes Trithemius]]''' is born. ''(1462)'' | |||
* '''1 February''' - '''[[Anton Szandor LaVey]]''' performs a [[Satan|Satanic]] wedding ceremony for journalist John Raymond to New York City socialite Judith Case. ''(1967)'' | |||
* '''4 February''' - John Rogers is '''[[death by burning|burned at the stake]]''', becoming the first English Protestant martyr under [[Mary I of England]]. ''(1555)'' | * '''4 February''' - John Rogers is '''[[death by burning|burned at the stake]]''', becoming the first English Protestant martyr under [[Mary I of England]]. ''(1555)'' | ||
* '''4 February''' - The prophesized beginning of the '''[[Aquarius|Age of Aquarius]]''' as declared by philosopher Samael Anun Weor. ''(1962)'' | |||
* '''7 February''' - '''[[Pluto]]''' moves inside [[Neptune]]'s orbit for the first time since either was discovered. ''(1979)'' | * '''7 February''' - '''[[Pluto]]''' moves inside [[Neptune]]'s orbit for the first time since either was discovered. ''(1979)'' | ||
* '''8 February''' - French author and [[occultist]] '''[[Éliphas Lévi]]''' is born. ''(1810)'' | |||
* '''8 February''' - American psychic '''[[Evangeline Adams]]''' is born in Jersey City, New Jersey. ''(1868)'' | |||
* '''12 February''' - Italian author Petrarch finishes his poem '''''[[Trionfi|I Trionfi]]''''', the inspiration for later decks of [[tarot]] cards. ''(1374)'' | * '''12 February''' - Italian author Petrarch finishes his poem '''''[[Trionfi|I Trionfi]]''''', the inspiration for later decks of [[tarot]] cards. ''(1374)'' | ||
* '''12 February''' - English author and [[Wicca]]n '''[[Gerald Gardner]]''' dies. ''(1964)'' | |||
* '''13 February''' - Accused [[witch]] '''[[Rebecca Nurse]]''' is born in England. ''(1621)'' | |||
* '''13 February''' - [[Galileo Galilei]] arrives in Rome for his trial before the '''[[Inquisition]]'''. ''(1633)'' | * '''13 February''' - [[Galileo Galilei]] arrives in Rome for his trial before the '''[[Inquisition]]'''. ''(1633)'' | ||
* '''15 February''' - Italian astronomer '''[[Galileo Galilei]]''' is born. ''(1564)'' | |||
* '''16 February''' - Spanish theologian '''[[Michael Servetus]]''' is denounced as a [[heresy|heretic]]. ''(1553)'' | |||
* '''16 February''' - '''[[Pamela Colman Smith]]''', an English [[occultist]] and illustrator is born. ''(1878)'' | * '''16 February''' - '''[[Pamela Colman Smith]]''', an English [[occultist]] and illustrator is born. ''(1878)'' | ||
* '''16 February''' - British Egyptologist '''[[Howard Carter]]''' opens the sealed chamber leading to the burial chamber of [[Tutankhamen]]. ''(1923)'' | |||
* '''17 February''' - On his way to be [[death by burning|burned at the stake]] for [[heresy]], the philosopher '''[[Giordano Bruno]]''' has a wooden vise put on his tongue to prevent him continuing to speak. ''(1600)'' | * '''17 February''' - On his way to be [[death by burning|burned at the stake]] for [[heresy]], the philosopher '''[[Giordano Bruno]]''' has a wooden vise put on his tongue to prevent him continuing to speak. ''(1600)'' | ||
* '''18 February''' - '''[[Mary I of England]]''' is born. ''(1516)'' | * '''18 February''' - '''[[Mary I of England]]''' is born. ''(1516)'' | ||
* '''18 February''' - German author and polymath '''[[Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa]]''' dies in Grenoble. ''(1535)'' | |||
* '''18 February''' - While studying photographs taken in January, Clyde Tombaugh discovers '''[[Pluto]]'''. ''(1930)'' | * '''18 February''' - While studying photographs taken in January, Clyde Tombaugh discovers '''[[Pluto]]'''. ''(1930)'' | ||
* '''18 February''' - The first '''[[Church of Scientology]]''' is established in Los Angeles. ''(1954)'' | * '''18 February''' - The first '''[[Church of Scientology]]''' is established in Los Angeles. ''(1954)'' | ||
* '''19 February''' - The '''[[religious policies of Constantius II|anti-paganism policy of Constantius II]]''' forbids the worship of [[pagan]] idols in the Roman Empire. ''(356)'' | * '''19 February''' - The '''[[religious policies of Constantius II|anti-paganism policy of Constantius II]]''' forbids the worship of [[pagan]] idols in the Roman Empire. ''(356)'' | ||
* '''19 February''' - '''[[Nicolaus Copernicus]]''', Polish mathematician and astronomer is born. ''(1543)'' | * '''19 February''' - '''[[Nicolaus Copernicus]]''', Polish mathematician and astronomer is born. ''(1543)'' | ||
* ''' | * '''19 February''' - Spanish serial killer, Dámaso Rodríguez Martín, known as the '''[[Warlock]]''' is gunned down by police. ''(1991)'' | ||
* '''19 February''' - [[Occult]] horror film '''''[[The Witch]]'''' receives a wide release in the United States. ''(2016)'' | |||
* '''22 February''' - French [[divination|fortune-teller]] and poisoner '''[[La Voisin]]''' is executed in Paris. ''(1680)'' | |||
* '''22 February''' - British [[astrology|astrologer]] and [[witch]] '''[[Sybil Leek]]''' is born in Staffordshire, England. ''(1917)'' | |||
* '''22 February''' - Salman Rushdie's controversial work '''''[[Satanic Verses|The Satanic Verses]]''''' is published in the United States. ''(1989)'' | |||
* '''23 February''' - Traditionally the date of publication of the '''[[Gutenberg Bible]]''', the first Western book printed with movable type. ''(1455)'' | * '''23 February''' - Traditionally the date of publication of the '''[[Gutenberg Bible]]''', the first Western book printed with movable type. ''(1455)'' | ||
* '''23 February''' - English [[occultist]] '''[[Edward Kelley]]''' is knighted by Emperor Rudolf II for his work in [[alchemy]]. ''(1590)'' | |||
* '''24 February''' - With the papal bull ''Inter gravissimas'', Pope Gregory XIII announces the '''[[Gregorian calendar]]'''. ''(1582)'' | * '''24 February''' - With the papal bull ''Inter gravissimas'', Pope Gregory XIII announces the '''[[Gregorian calendar]]'''. ''(1582)'' | ||
* '''24 February''' - Dutch physician and [[demon]]ologist '''[[Johann Weyer]]''' dies in Tecklenburg. ''(1588)'' | |||
* '''25 February''' - Saint Walpurga, for whom '''[[Walpurgisnacht]]''' is named, dies. ''(777)'' | |||
* '''26 February''' - English author and [[occultist]] '''[[Robert Cross Smith]]''' dies in London. ''(1832)'' | |||
* '''27 February''' - '''[[Constantine I|Constantine the Great]]''' is born. ''(272)'' | * '''27 February''' - '''[[Constantine I|Constantine the Great]]''' is born. ''(272)'' | ||
* '''28 February''' - '''[[John Dee|John Dee's]]''' son is born, likely a result of [[Edward Kelley]] sleeping with his wife. ''(1588)'' | |||
* '''29 February''' - Christopher Columbus uses his knowledge of a '''[[lunar eclipse]]''' that night to convince Jamaican natives to provide him with supplies. ''(1504)'' | * '''29 February''' - Christopher Columbus uses his knowledge of a '''[[lunar eclipse]]''' that night to convince Jamaican natives to provide him with supplies. ''(1504)'' | ||