Births on February 24

Henry de Vere, 18th Earl of Oxford, English soldier and courtier (d. 1625)

Henry de Vere, 18th Earl of Oxford KB (24 February 1593 – June 1625) was an English aristocrat, courtier and soldier.

27 Jan

Giordano Bruno
The Vatican opens the seven-year trial of scholar Giordano Bruno.
12 Feb

Siege of Haengju
Japanese invasion of Korea: Approximately 3,000 Joseon defenders led by general Kwon Yul successfully repel more than 30,000 Japanese forces in the Siege of Haengju.
27 Aug

Henry IV of France
Pierre Barrière fails in his attempt to assassinate King Henry IV of France.