Page 2: Historical Events In February - 08

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

1693  On this day in history 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 February - 08.   

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 February - 08.   

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

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

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

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  On this day in history french/Spanish fleet leaves Toulon   

1749  On February - 08 jan van Huysum, Dutch still life painter, dies at 66   

1750  On this day in history 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 February - 08.   

1775  On February - 08 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 this day in history ludwig Wilhelm Maurer, composer   

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

1797  On this day in history 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  Napoleon defeats Russians in battle of Eylau on February - 08.   

1807  On February - 08 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 this day in history.   

1811  On February - 08 edwin Denison Morgan, Sect of War (Confederacy), died in 1883   

1813  On February - 08 jacob G Agarah, Swedish algologist   

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

1818  Austin Blair, Gov/MC (Union), died in 1894 on February - 08.   

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

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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  On February - 08 birth of robert Burton, writer, Anglican clergyman (Anatomy of Melancholy)   

1586  Jacob Praetorius, composer was born on February - 08.   

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

1649  On this day in history birth of gabriel Daniel, French Jesuit historian (d. 1728)   

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 February - 08.   

1250  Death of Robert I of Artois, French crusader (b. 1216) on this day in history.   

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

1296  On February - 08 death of king PrzemysÅ‚ II of Poland (b. 1257)   

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)