Page 2: Historical Events In February - 11
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
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 February - 11.
1755 On this day in history albert Christoph Dies, composer
1762 On this day in history johann Tobias Krebs, composer, dies at 71
1764 Marie-Joseph de Chénier, French poet (Cajus Graechus) on February - 11.
1766 Stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia on February - 11.
1768 Samuel Adams letter, circulates around American colonies, opposing Townshend Act taxes on this day in history.
1776 Joannis Capodistrias, Greek governor of Troezen (1827-31) on this day in history.
1778 On this day in 1778, some 300 people visit Voltaire following his return to Paris. Voltaire had been in exile for 28 years on February - 11.
1783 Jarena Lee, famous African on this day in history.
1790 On this day in history society of Friends petitions Congress for abolition of slavery
1790 Ignaz Assmayer, composer on February - 11.
1793 Prussian troops occupy Venlo Netherlands on February - 11.
1793 Prussian troops occupy Venlo Neth on this day in history.
1794 First session of US Senate open to the public on February - 11.
1794 1st session of US Senate open to the public on this day in history.
1797 Antoine Dauvergne, composer, dies at 83 on February - 11.
1800 The birth of Henry Fox Talbot, Pioneer of photography on February - 11.
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 February - 11.
1808 Anthracite coal first burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre PA on this day in history.
1808 On this day in history anthracite coal 1st burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre, Pa
1809 Robert Fulton patents the steamboat on this day in history.
1809 Robert Fulton patents steamboat on February - 11.
1810 Napoleon marries Marie-Louise of Austria on February - 11.
1810 On February - 11 loisa Puget, composer
1811 On February - 11 president Madison prohibits trade with Britain for 3rd time in 4 years
1811 Pres Madison prohibits trade with Britain for 3rd time in 4 years on February - 11.
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 this day in history.
1812 Mass Gov Gerry signs a redistricting bill-1st "gerrymander" on February - 11.
1812 Alexander Hamilton Stephens, Vice Pres (Confederacy), died in 1883 on this day in history.
1814 On February - 11 norway's independence proclaimed
1818 On February - 11 chile proclaims independance
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