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On this day, Luther was on his way to the university from his house. In the thunderstorm, suddenly, a lightning struck near him. He cried out: "Help! Saint Anna, I will become a monk!"
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He also left his school, sold his books.
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In Erfurt Catherdral, Jerome Schultz, the Bishop of Brandenburg ordained Luther.
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"Doctor of Theology" is the name of the degree that he was awarded
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His wife is Katharina von Bora, one of 12 nuns he had helped escape. At that time, Katharina was 26 years old and Luther was 41 years old.
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He published the complete Bible in German
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His last sermon was delivered at his place of birth, Eisleben, three days before his death.
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The negotiations were successfully concluded
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He died because of a stroke.