Historical Events In February - 11

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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1377  On February - 11 birth of king Ladislas of Naples (d. 1414)   

1380  On February - 11 birth of gianfrancesco Poggio Bracciolini, Italy, humanist   

1465  On February - 11 birth of elizabeth of York, London, Consort of King Henry VII   

1506  Juliana van Stolberg, engraver of Nassau was born on February - 11.   

1535  On this day in history birth of gregory XIV, [Niccolo Sfondrati], Roman Catholic pope (1590-91)   

1557  On this day in history birth of john Wtenbogaert, remonstrants theologist   

1568  Honoré d'Urfé, French writer (d. 1625) was born on February - 11.   

1649  William Carstares, Scottish minister (d. 1715) was born on February - 11.   

0641  On this day in history heraclius, emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65   

0731  Gregory II, Greek-Syrian Pope, dies on this day in history.   

0821  Benedict of Aniane, saint, dies on February - 11.   

0824  Paschal I, Italian Pope (817-24), dies on February - 11.   

0867  Theodora, the Saint, beauty queen/empress of Byzantine, dies on February - 11.   

1141  Hugo of St-Victor, philosopher/theologist/mystic, dies on this day in history.   

1160  On February - 11 death of minamoto no Yoshitomo, Japanese general (b. 1123)   

1503  On February - 11 elizabeth of York, Consort of King Henry VII, dies on 38th birthday