Historical Events In 1173

Feb 21   Pope Alexander III canonizes Thomas Becket Absp of Canterbury on this day in history.   

Feb 21   In the year 1173 pope Alexander III canonizes Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury   

Aug 09   In the year 1173 construction of the Tower of Pisa begins, and it takes two centuries to complete.   

Aug 09   Najm ad-Din Ayyub, father of Saladin on this day in history.   

Dec 23   In the year 1173 birth of louis I, Duke of Bavaria (d. 1231)   

Aug 09   On this day in history death of najm ad-Din Ayyub, father of Saladin