Historical Events Jan 12 Dutch west coast hit by heavy storm, hundreds killed Jan 15 France signs secret treaty with German Protestants Jan 23 2nd version of Book of Common Prayer becomes mandatory in England Events in 1552 Famous Deaths Jan 3 Henry II of Bavaria, Bishop of Utrecht (1524-29), Worms (1523-52) and Freising (1541-52), dies at 64 Jan 11 Johannes Cochlaeus [Dobeneck], German humanist/theologist, dies Jan 22 Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, English Lord Protector (1547-49) beheaded for treason at 51 or 52 Dec 1551 History by Year Feb 1552 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions