Page 2: Historical Events In February - 11

1752  On February - 11 benjamin Franklin helps establish the Pennsylvania Hospital the nation's first hospital.   

1752  On February - 11 pennsylvania Hospital, the 1st hospital in the US, opened   

1755  On this day in history albert Christoph Dies, composer   

1762  On February - 11 johann Tobias Krebs, composer, dies at 71   

1764  On February - 11 marie-Joseph de Chénier, French poet (Cajus Graechus)   

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  On February - 11 joannis Capodistrias, Greek governor of Troezen (1827-31)   

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  On February - 11 jarena Lee, famous African   

1790  On this day in history society of Friends petitions Congress for abolition of slavery   

1790  Ignaz Assmayer, composer on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

1794  On this day in history 1st session of US Senate open to the public   

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 this day in history 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  On this day in history anthracite coal first burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre PA   

1808  On February - 11 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  On February - 11 napoleon marries Marie-Louise of Austria   

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  Pres Madison prohibits trade with Britain for 3rd time in 4 years on this day in history.   

1812  On February - 11 massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry signs a law that redistricts the state to the advantage of his party, causing opponents to coin the term gerrymandering.   

1812  Mass Gov Gerry signs a redistricting bill-1st "gerrymander" on February - 11.   

1812  On February - 11 alexander Hamilton Stephens, Vice Pres (Confederacy), died in 1883   

1814  On February - 11 norway's independence proclaimed   

1818  Chile proclaims independance on February - 11.   

« Previous Page | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Next Page »

1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28

1377  King Ladislas of Naples (d. 1414) was born on this day in history.   

1380  Gianfrancesco Poggio Bracciolini, Italy, humanist was born on this day in history.   

1465  Elizabeth of York, London, Consort of King Henry VII was born on February - 11.   

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

1535  On February - 11 birth of gregory XIV, [Niccolo Sfondrati], Roman Catholic pope (1590-91)   

1557  On February - 11 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  Heraclius, emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65 on February - 11.   

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  On this day in history theodora, the Saint, beauty queen/empress of Byzantine, dies   

1141  Hugo of St-Victor, philosopher/theologist/mystic, dies on February - 11.   

1160  Death of Minamoto no Yoshitomo, Japanese general (b. 1123) on this day in history.   

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