Historical Events Feb 25 Duke Maximilian I of Bavaria becomes monarch of Palts Famous Deaths Feb 8 Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter, English politician, dies at 80 Jan 1623 History by Year Mar 1623 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