Page 2: Historical Events In February - 08

1693  William &Mary college is 2nd college chartered in US on this day in history.   

1693  William & Mary college is 2nd college chartered in US on this day in history.   

1708  On this day in history vaclav Jan Kopriva, composer   

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

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

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

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

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  Clement XII, [Lorenzo Corsini], blind Pope (1730-40), dies at 87 on February - 08.   

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

1743  Comet C/1743 C1 approaches within 0.0390 AUs of Earth on February - 08.   

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

1749  Jan van Huysum, Dutch still life painter, dies at 66 on this day in history.   

1750  Minor earthquake in London on February - 08.   

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

1771  Augusta von Saxen-Gotha, German prince Frederick Louis of Wales, dies on February - 08.   

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

1775  On February - 08 leidse U 400th anniversary dinner   

1776  Wolfgang von Goethes' "Stella," premieres in Hamburg on this day in history.   

1789  On February - 08 ludwig Wilhelm Maurer, composer   

1795  On this day in history friedlieb F Runge, German chemist (Chinoline)   

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

1801  Johann Chrysostomus Drexel, composer, dies at 43 on February - 08.   

1802  On this day in history simon Willard patents banjo clock   

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

1807  Franciscus J van Vree, Dutch Catholic foreman on this day in history.   

1809  On February - 08 franz I of Austria declares war on France   

1810  Norbert Burgmuller, composer on this day in history.   

1811  Edwin Denison Morgan, Sect of War (Confederacy), died in 1883 on February - 08.   

1813  On this day in history jacob G Agarah, Swedish algologist   

1817  On February - 08 richard Stoddert Ewell, Lt Gen (Confederate Army), died in 1872   

1818  On this day in history austin Blair, Gov/MC (Union), died in 1894   

1819  The birth of John Ruskin, English writer and artist on this day in history.   

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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  On February - 08 birth of ulrich, Duke of Württemberg (d. 1550)   

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  On this day in history birth of jacob Praetorius, composer   

1612  Samuel Butler, England, poet/satirist (Hudibras) (baptized) was born on February - 08.   

1649  Gabriel Daniel, French Jesuit historian (d. 1728) was born on this day in history.   

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

1245  Johannes de Rupella/de la Rochelle, French theologist, dies on this day in history.   

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

1265  On February - 08 death of hulagu Khan, Mongol ruler (b. 1217)   

1296  On this day in history death of king PrzemysÅ‚ II of Poland (b. 1257)   

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

1513  On this day in history alonso de Ojeda, Spanish explorer (Curacao & Bonaire), dies   

1529  On February - 08 death of baldassare Castiglione, Italian writer and diplomat (b. 1478)