Historical Events In February - 11
Saturday, 07 September 2024
1752 On February - 11 benjamin Franklin helps establish the Pennsylvania Hospital the nation's first hospital.
1752 On this day in history pennsylvania Hospital, the 1st hospital in the US, opened
1755 Albert Christoph Dies, composer on this day in history.
1762 On this day in history johann Tobias Krebs, composer, dies at 71
1764 On this day in history marie-Joseph de Chénier, French poet (Cajus Graechus)
1766 Stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia on February - 11.
1768 On February - 11 samuel Adams letter, circulates around American colonies, opposing Townshend Act taxes
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 Jarena Lee, famous African on February - 11.
1790 On this day in history society of Friends petitions Congress for abolition of slavery
1790 On this day in history ignaz Assmayer, composer
1793 Prussian troops occupy Venlo Netherlands on February - 11.
1793 On this day in history 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 Antoine Dauvergne, composer, dies at 83 on February - 11.
1800 On February - 11 the birth of Henry Fox Talbot, Pioneer of photography
1800 On February - 11 william Henry Fox Talbot, Wiltshire England, photographic pioneer
1802 On this day in history lydia Maria Child, US, author/abolitionist (Juvenile Miscellany)
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 Anthracite coal 1st burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre, Pa on this day in history.
1809 On February - 11 robert Fulton patents the steamboat
1809 On February - 11 robert Fulton patents steamboat
1810 On this day in history napoleon marries Marie-Louise of Austria
1810 On this day in history loisa Puget, composer
1811 On February - 11 president Madison prohibits trade with Britain for 3rd time in 4 years
1811 On this day in history pres Madison prohibits trade with Britain for 3rd time in 4 years
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 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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