1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori in Rome, charged with heresy.
1753 - In Sweden, February 17 is followed by March 1 as the country moves from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar.
1867 - 1st ship passes through Suez Canal1957 - Suez Canal reopens
1965 - US Ranger 8 launched, will transmit 7,137 lunar pictures
1966 - French satellite Diapason D-1A launch into Earth orbit
1967 - Kosmos 140 (Soyuz Test) launches into Earth orbit
