Page 2: Historical Events In February - 08

1693  On this day in history william &Mary college is 2nd college chartered in US   

1693  William & Mary college is 2nd college chartered in US on February - 08.   

1708  Vaclav Jan Kopriva, composer on this day in history.   

1709  On February - 08 giuseppi Torelli, Italian composer, dies at 50   

1725  On this day in history catherine the Great becomes the Empress of Russia   

1725  Peter I "the Great" Romanov, czar of Russia (1682-1725), dies at 52 on this day in history.   

1726  The Supreme Privy Council is established in Russia on this day in history.   

1735  On February - 08 first opera in US "Flora," opens in Charleston SC   

1735  On February - 08 1st opera in US "Flora," opens in Charleston, SC   

1740  On this day in history clement XII, [Lorenzo Corsini], blind Pope (1730-40), dies at 87   

1741  Andre-Ernest-Modeste Gretry, composer on this day in history.   

1743  Comet C/1743 C1 approaches within 0.0390 AUs of Earth on this day in history.   

1744  French/Spanish fleet leaves Toulon on February - 08.   

1749  On this day in history jan van Huysum, Dutch still life painter, dies at 66   

1750  On this day in history minor earthquake in London   

1764  Joseph Leopold von Eybler, Austrian composer on this day in history.   

1771  On February - 08 augusta von Saxen-Gotha, German prince Frederick Louis of Wales, dies   

1775  On this day in history leidse University 400th anniversary dinner   

1775  On this day in history leidse U 400th anniversary dinner   

1776  Wolfgang von Goethes' "Stella," premieres in Hamburg on February - 08.   

1789  On February - 08 ludwig Wilhelm Maurer, composer   

1795  Friedlieb F Runge, German chemist (Chinoline) on this day in history.   

1797  On February - 08 johann Friedrich Doles, composer, dies at 81   

1801  Johann Chrysostomus Drexel, composer, dies at 43 on this day in history.   

1802  On February - 08 simon Willard patents banjo clock   

1807  On February - 08 napoleon defeats Russians in battle of Eylau   

1807  On this day in history franciscus J van Vree, Dutch Catholic foreman   

1809  Franz I of Austria declares war on France on this day in history.   

1810  Norbert Burgmuller, composer on February - 08.   

1811  Edwin Denison Morgan, Sect of War (Confederacy), died in 1883 on this day in history.   

1813  Jacob G Agarah, Swedish algologist on February - 08.   

1817  Richard Stoddert Ewell, Lt Gen (Confederate Army), died in 1872 on February - 08.   

1818  Austin Blair, Gov/MC (Union), died in 1894 on this day in history.   

1819  On February - 08 the birth of John Ruskin, English writer and artist   

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1191  On this day in history birth of yaroslav II of Russia (d. 1246)   

1291  On this day in history birth of afonso IV, King of Portugal (1325-57)   

1487  Ulrich, Duke of Württemberg (d. 1550) was born on this day in history.   

1552  On February - 08 birth of agrippa d'Aubigné, French poet and soldier (d. 1630)   

1577  On this day in history birth of robert Burton, writer, Anglican clergyman (Anatomy of Melancholy)   

1586  Jacob Praetorius, composer was born on this day in history.   

1612  Samuel Butler, England, poet/satirist (Hudibras) (baptized) was born on this day in history.   

1649  Gabriel Daniel, French Jesuit historian (d. 1728) was born on February - 08.   

1124  Stefanus of Thiers/Muret, founder of order of Grammond/saint, dies on this day in history.   

1245  On this day in history johannes de Rupella/de la Rochelle, French theologist, dies   

1250  On this day in history death of robert I of Artois, French crusader (b. 1216)   

1265  Death of Hulagu Khan, Mongol ruler (b. 1217) on February - 08.   

1296  Death of King PrzemysÅ‚ II of Poland (b. 1257) on this day in history.   

1303  Nanshu, Zen teacher (Rinzai line)/founder (Zounan temple), dies on February - 08.   

1513  Alonso de Ojeda, Spanish explorer (Curacao & Bonaire), dies on February - 08.   

1529  On this day in history death of baldassare Castiglione, Italian writer and diplomat (b. 1478)