Historical Events In February - 08

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

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

1708  On this day in history vaclav Jan Kopriva, composer   

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

1725  On February - 08 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 February - 08.   

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

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

1740  Clement XII, [Lorenzo Corsini], blind Pope (1730-40), dies at 87 on February - 08.   

1741  On this day in history andre-Ernest-Modeste Gretry, composer   

1743  On this day in history comet C/1743 C1 approaches within 0.0390 AUs of Earth   

1744  On this day in history french/Spanish fleet leaves Toulon   

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

1750  On February - 08 minor earthquake in London   

1764  On this day in history joseph Leopold von Eybler, Austrian composer   

1771  Augusta von Saxen-Gotha, German prince Frederick Louis of Wales, dies on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

1789  On this day in history 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 February - 08.   

1802  On this day in history simon Willard patents banjo clock   

1807  Napoleon defeats Russians in battle of Eylau on February - 08.   

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

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

1810  Norbert Burgmuller, composer on this day in history.   

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

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

1552  Agrippa d'Aubigné, French poet and soldier (d. 1630) was born on February - 08.   

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

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

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  On February - 08 stefanus of Thiers/Muret, founder of order of Grammond/saint, dies   

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

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 this day in history.   

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

1303  On this day in history nanshu, Zen teacher (Rinzai line)/founder (Zounan temple), dies   

1513  On February - 08 alonso de Ojeda, Spanish explorer (Curacao & Bonaire), dies   

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