Historical Events Feb 3 German monarchy forms Protestant Union of Torgau Famous Birthdays Feb 25 Friedrich von Spee, German writer (d. 1635) Born in 1591 Famous Deaths Feb 5 Gerard de Jode, Flemish publisher and cartographer, dies at about 82 Jan 1591 History by Year Mar 1591 Famous People by their Chinese Zodiac Animal Year of the Rabbit2023 Year of the Dragon2024 Year of the Snake2025 Year of the Horse2026 Year of the Goat/Sheep2027 Year of the Monkey2028