Historical Events In February - 11
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
1752 On this day in history benjamin Franklin helps establish the Pennsylvania Hospital the nation's first hospital.
1752 Pennsylvania Hospital, the 1st hospital in the US, opened on this day in history.
1755 Albert Christoph Dies, composer on this day in history.
1762 On February - 11 johann Tobias Krebs, composer, dies at 71
1764 Marie-Joseph de Chénier, French poet (Cajus Graechus) on this day in history.
1766 Stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia on February - 11.
1768 Samuel Adams letter, circulates around American colonies, opposing Townshend Act taxes on February - 11.
1776 Joannis Capodistrias, Greek governor of Troezen (1827-31) on February - 11.
1778 On February - 11 on this day in 1778, some 300 people visit Voltaire following his return to Paris. Voltaire had been in exile for 28 years
1783 Jarena Lee, famous African on this day in history.
1790 Society of Friends petitions Congress for abolition of slavery on February - 11.
1790 On February - 11 ignaz Assmayer, composer
1793 On this day in history prussian troops occupy Venlo Netherlands
1793 On February - 11 prussian troops occupy Venlo Neth
1794 First session of US Senate open to the public on this day in history.
1794 1st session of US Senate open to the public on this day in history.
1797 On February - 11 antoine Dauvergne, composer, dies at 83
1800 On this day in history the birth of Henry Fox Talbot, Pioneer of photography
1800 On February - 11 william Henry Fox Talbot, Wiltshire England, photographic pioneer
1802 Lydia Maria Child, US, author/abolitionist (Juvenile Miscellany) on February - 11.
1806 Vicente Martin y Soler, composer, dies at 51 on this day in history.
1808 Anthracite coal first burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre PA on February - 11.
1808 Anthracite coal 1st burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre, Pa on this day in history.
1809 Robert Fulton patents the steamboat on February - 11.
1809 Robert Fulton patents steamboat on February - 11.
1810 Napoleon marries Marie-Louise of Austria on this day in history.
1810 On February - 11 loisa Puget, composer
1811 On this day in history president Madison prohibits trade with Britain for 3rd time in 4 years
1811 On February - 11 pres Madison prohibits trade with Britain for 3rd time in 4 years
1812 Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry signs a law that redistricts the state to the advantage of his party, causing opponents to coin the term gerrymandering on February - 11.
1812 On February - 11 mass Gov Gerry signs a redistricting bill-1st "gerrymander"
1812 On this day in history alexander Hamilton Stephens, Vice Pres (Confederacy), died in 1883
1814 On February - 11 norway's independence proclaimed
1818 On this day in history chile proclaims independance
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