[Loch-ruadh] Today in history Oct 22

[STEVE K ROURKE]

685 Two giant pandas presented to the Emperor of Japan by the Emperor of
China.
741 Death of Charles Martel "the Hammer," Mayor of the Palace.
995 First Saints canonized.
1565 Jean Grolier de Servi,res, French bibliophile, dies.
1303 Election of Benedict XI as Pope.
1383 Death of Ferdinand I, King of Portugal.
1972 Creation of the Order of the Pelican (SCA).