Historical Events In February - 11

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

1380  Gianfrancesco Poggio Bracciolini, Italy, humanist was born on February - 11.   

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

1506  On February - 11 birth of juliana van Stolberg, engraver of Nassau   

1535  Gregory XIV, [Niccolo Sfondrati], Roman Catholic pope (1590-91) was born on February - 11.   

1557  On February - 11 birth of john Wtenbogaert, remonstrants theologist   

1568  Honoré d'Urfé, French writer (d. 1625) was born on this day in history.   

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  On February - 11 gregory II, Greek-Syrian Pope, dies   

0821  Benedict of Aniane, saint, dies on this day in history.   

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

1503  On this day in history elizabeth of York, Consort of King Henry VII, dies on 38th birthday