aug 24, 1572 - St. Bartholomew's day Massacre
Description:
The massacre of Huguenots in Paris plotted by Catherine de Medici and the Duke of Guise, took place in Paris. This falls under the category SP because it was the start of the French Religious wars which resulted in the shift of power to Henry IV as the eventual ruler.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 24, 1572
Now
~ 454 years ago