HistoryJanuary 23, 1639
Francisco Maldonado da Silva Is Burned in Lima
On January 23, 1639, the physician Francisco Maldonado da Silva was burned at the stake in Lima.
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History8 April 1730 (Julian)
Shearith Israel Consecrates the Mill Street Synagogue
On 8 April 1730, the seventh day of Passover, Congregation Shearith Israel consecrated its Mill Street synagogue, the first purpose-built synagogue in continental North America. British New York still used the Julian calendar.
HistoryMarch 5, 1947
Nuremberg Justice Trial Opens
On this day, March 5, 1947, the United States opened the Justice Case in Nuremberg against German judges and prosecutors.
History25 January 1569 (Julian)
Philip II Authorizes the Inquisition in the Indies
On 25 January 1569, at El Pardo, Philip II issued the royal cédula authorizing Holy Office tribunals in the Indies. Spain still used the Julian calendar. The Lima tribunal was received in 1570.
HistoryMay 11, 1960
Mossad Captures Adolf Eichmann in Argentina
On this day, May 11, 1960, Israeli agents captured Adolf Eichmann near Buenos Aires. He was tried in Jerusalem in 1961 and hanged in 1962.