This Day in History
Today: February 19, 2026
197
Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum, the bloodiest battle between Roman armies.[1]
356
The anti-paganism policy of Constantius II forbids the worship of pagan idols in the Roman Empire.
1594
Having already been elected to the throne of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1587, Sigismund III of the House of Vasa is crowned King of Sweden, having succeeded his father John III of Sweden in 1592.
1600
The Peruvian stratovolcano Huaynaputina explodes in the most violent eruption in the recorded history of South America.[2]
1649
The Second Battle of Guararapes takes place, effectively ending Dutch colonization efforts in Brazil.[3]
1674
England and the Netherlands sign the Treaty of Westminster, ending the Third Anglo-Dutch War. A provision of the agreement transfers the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam to England.[4]
1714
Great Northern War: The battle of Napue between Sweden and Russia is fought in Isokyrö, Ostrobothnia.[5]
1726
The Supreme Privy Council is established in Russia.
1807
Former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr is arrested for treason in Wakefield, Alabama, and confined to Fort Stoddert.
1819
British explorer William Smith discovers the South Shetland Islands and claims them in the name of King George III.
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