Page 2: Historical Events In February - 08

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

1693  On February - 08 william & Mary college is 2nd college chartered in US   

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

1709  Giuseppi Torelli, Italian composer, dies at 50 on this day in history.   

1725  Catherine the Great becomes the Empress of Russia on February - 08.   

1725  On February - 08 peter I "the Great" Romanov, czar of Russia (1682-1725), dies at 52   

1726  On February - 08 the Supreme Privy Council is established in Russia.   

1735  On this day in history first opera in US "Flora," opens in Charleston SC   

1735  On this day in history 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 February - 08.   

1743  On February - 08 comet C/1743 C1 approaches within 0.0390 AUs of Earth   

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

1749  Jan van Huysum, Dutch still life painter, dies at 66 on February - 08.   

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 February - 08 leidse University 400th anniversary dinner   

1775  Leidse U 400th anniversary dinner on this day in history.   

1776  On this day in history wolfgang von Goethes' "Stella," premieres in Hamburg   

1789  Ludwig Wilhelm Maurer, composer on this day in history.   

1795  Friedlieb F Runge, German chemist (Chinoline) on February - 08.   

1797  Johann Friedrich Doles, composer, dies at 81 on February - 08.   

1801  On February - 08 johann Chrysostomus Drexel, composer, dies at 43   

1802  Simon Willard patents banjo clock on February - 08.   

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

1807  On February - 08 franciscus J van Vree, Dutch Catholic foreman   

1809  Franz I of Austria declares war on France on February - 08.   

1810  Norbert Burgmuller, composer on this day in history.   

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 February - 08.   

1819  The birth of John Ruskin, English writer and artist on February - 08.   

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1191  Yaroslav II of Russia (d. 1246) was born on this day in history.   

1291  Afonso IV, King of Portugal (1325-57) was born on February - 08.   

1487  Ulrich, Duke of Württemberg (d. 1550) was born on February - 08.   

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

1577  Robert Burton, writer, Anglican clergyman (Anatomy of Melancholy) was born on February - 08.   

1586  On this day in history birth of jacob Praetorius, composer   

1612  On this day in history birth of samuel Butler, England, poet/satirist (Hudibras) (baptized)   

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 February - 08.   

1245  Johannes de Rupella/de la Rochelle, French theologist, dies on February - 08.   

1250  On February - 08 death of robert I of Artois, French crusader (b. 1216)   

1265  Death of Hulagu Khan, Mongol ruler (b. 1217) on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

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