Events with tag - Historical Documents

January 1, 1347

The Statute of Wiślica

The Statute of Wiślica - a groundbreaking legal document issued in 1347 by King Casimir the Great, which unified the legal system in Lesser Poland and laid the foundations for the development of Polish legislation.

October 2, 1413

Union of Horodło

The Union signed on October 2, 1413, in Horodło between the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Key provisions included equalizing the rights of Lithuanian boyars with Polish nobility and the adoption of Polish coats of arms by Lithuanian families.

August 2, 1776

Declaration of Independence Signing

On August 2, 1776, the majority of 56 delegates signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia's Independence Hall, though the document was officially adopted on July 4th. The signing process continued through January 1777, with some delegates adding their signatures months after the initial ceremony.

March 11, 1861

Confederate Constitution Adoption

The Confederate Constitution was officially adopted in Montgomery, Alabama, establishing the legal framework for the Confederate States of America. This pivotal document, created by delegates from seven Southern states, marked a significant moment in American history leading to the Civil War.