Gotland

Historical eventJuly 271225

Gotland

Saint Mary's Church on Gotland, later to become Visby Cathedral (pictured), was consecrated.

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When
Sunday, July 27 1225801 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
13th century · 1220s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 1225.

What happened

Saint Mary's Church on Gotland, later to become Visby Cathedral (pictured), was consecrated.

July 27 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

  1. 1225Gotland
  2. 1990Jamaat al Muslimeen
  3. 1995Korean War Veterans Memorial
  4. 1996Atlanta
  5. 1997Si Zerrouk massacre
  6. 2002Sknyliv air show disaster
  7. 2007Car chase
  8. 2010Mummy
  9. 20152015 Gurdaspur attack
  10. 2016Aston Martin DB9
  11. 20202020 Colonial Pipeline oil spill

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When did Gotland happen?

July 27 1225 — 801 years ago, on a Sunday.

Is this a Julian or a Gregorian date?

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