Supporting the European Reformation of religion, where Protestants split from Catholic beliefs and practices, or supporting reform in a more general way.
Reformist
Fact of the Day
Henry II famously beat a Cistercian abbot in a drinking (‘toasting’) contest.
Quote of the Day
"Oh dear. I think I'm becoming a god.
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~ Vespasian's last words
On This Day
1868 William Gladstone became prime minister for the first time
1926 Novelist Agatha Christie mysteriously disappeared. She was found 11 days later using a pseudonym at a Harrogate hotel.
1944 The Greek government, backed by the British, fired on a left-wing rally, killing 28. The ensuing battle lasted 33 days.
1973 US probe Pioneer 10 sent back the first close-up images of Jupiter.
1976 Reggae superstar Bob Marley was shot twice during an assassination attempt at his home.
1984 More than 3,800 people were killed after a cloud of poisonous gas escaped from a pesticide plant in Bhopal, India.
1992 Two IRA bombs exploded in Manchester. No-one was killed but much of the city centre had to be rebuilt.