1300s / 14th century history on the 22nd of July
1342 : St. Mary Magdalene’s flood was the largest recorded flood of all time in central Europe, with water levels exceeding the 2002 European floods.
1500s / 16th century history on the 22nd of July
1598 : The Merchant of Venice play by William Shakespeare was entered on the Stationers’ Register, which was by decree of Queen Elizabeth, which licensed printed works, giving the Crown tight control over all published material.
