What Happened in February 1540

Historical Events

  • Feb 9 The first recorded race meet in England (Roodee Fields, Chester)

Charles V takes Ghent

Feb 14 Emperor Charles V enters Ghent without resistance, executes rebels

Seven Cities of Gold

Feb 23 Francisco Vázquez de Coronado's expedition sets off from Mexico in search of the Seven Cities of Gold (Cibola)


Famous Deaths

  • Feb 2 George Schenck van Toutenburg, Dutch Stadhouder of Friesland and Groningen